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S962 MRH

1998 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,957 mi
Last recorded129,957 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS962 MRH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 129,957 miles

decelerometer brake tested,brake/wheel rotation noise evident.evidence of vehicle being stood,engine misfire detected on test.

front brake pads getting low,front brake discs slightl scored/corroded,bsr brake pads getting low,rear brake pad wear uneven & rear brake discs in poor condition,slight brake bind evident during brake test.

front undertray fitted,slight corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & panelling,rear differential lateral support outer bushes worn

rear number plate starting to disfigure,front starting to fade,osf wiper blade end split & front blades slightly streakinginner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,slight corrosion to mid/rear exhaust,

Fail 15 Nov 2011 129,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

decelerometer brake tested,brake/wheel rotation noise evident.evidence of vehicle being stood,engine misfire detected on test.

front brake pads getting low,front brake discs slightl scored/corroded,bsr brake pads getting low,rear brake pad wear uneven & rear brake discs in poor condition,slight brake bind evident during brake test.

front undertray fitted,slight corrosion to various underbody parts,fittings & panelling,rear differential lateral support outer bushes worn

rear number plate starting to disfigure,front starting to fade,osf wiper blade end split & front blades slightly streakinginner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,slight corrosion to mid/rear exhaust,

Pass 4 Oct 2010 126,651 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 119,916 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 112,801 miles

Advise exhaust heat sheild very corroded

Advise n/s/f inner cv boot split

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 112,794 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise exhaust heat sheild very corroded

Advise n/s/f inner cv boot split

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 102,348 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 94,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 94,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 80,153 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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S962 MRH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S962 MRH, 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 S962 MRH registered?

S962 MRH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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