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XFJ 182

1998 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,605 mi
Last recorded131,605 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFJ 182
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 131,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,088 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 129,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Nov 2018 128,434 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm showing age related corrosion

Offside Front strut housing showing age related corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2018 127,648 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 126,474 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 126,415 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 121,914 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 119,193 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 116,486 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 116,486 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 113,912 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 113,912 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 118,750 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 108,240 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 104,320 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 104,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 100,152 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 96,047 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 96,047 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 91,013 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 84,780 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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XFJ 182 is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XFJ 182, 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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XFJ 182 is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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