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R852 VJF

1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,524 mi
Last recorded73,524 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD102,129 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 VJF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2008 73,524 miles

front exhaust bracket weak???

o/s front metal brake pipe corroded???

Pass 12 Nov 2007 65,883 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre slight wear on the outer edge

off side front tyre on the legal limit

off side rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,017 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,039 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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R852 VJF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 102,129 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R852 VJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R852 VJF registered?

R852 VJF is a 1998 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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