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S945 RAD

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,543 mi
Last recorded123,543 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS945 RAD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 123,543 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2011 123,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 108,434 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 108,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front shock absorbers rusty

both rear shock absorbers & suspension springs corrdoed

child seat fitted to n/s rear

engine/gearbox oil leaks

n/s front tyre worn low on tread [raised tread]

o/s front anti roll bar bush unbonding

o/s front tyre worn low on tread [raised tread]

o/s rear chassis rail corroded

o/s sill damaged

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear exhaust silencer rusty

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 104,784 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 98,843 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 96,123 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 91,219 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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S945 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S945 RAD, 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 S945 RAD registered?

S945 RAD is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S945 RAD safe to buy?

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