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S917 RAD

1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,400 mi
Last recorded112,400 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD107,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 RAD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 112,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 112,400 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 109,161 miles

o/s front panel slight damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2007 109,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 103,913 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 103,913 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 97,491 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,544
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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S917 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 107,122 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S917 RAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S917 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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