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S763 JCC

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,103 mi
Last recorded63,103 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS763 JCC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,902 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,023 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 32,242 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,449 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all floor panels chassie rails sterring and suspension mountings all starting to corrode surface rust all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Jul 2007 31,449 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all floor panels chassie rails sterring and suspension mountings all starting to corrode surface rust all sterring and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,727 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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S763 JCC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 107,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S763 JCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S763 JCC registered?

S763 JCC is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S763 JCC safe to buy?

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