1998 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · R39 MDF
1998 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 144,698 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R39 MDF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2022
- 144,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R39 MDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Legacy (R39 MDF) between December 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Front cross member damaged (6.1”; “Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mount”; “Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body ”.
R39 MDF Mileage History
- 12/12/200697,267 mi
- 10/12/2007100,016 mi+2,749 mi
- 11/12/2008102,086 mi+2,070 mi
- 14/12/2009104,395 mi+2,309 mi
- 14/12/2010106,688 mi+2,293 mi
- 14/12/2010106,688 mi
- 12/12/2011108,240 mi+1,552 mi
- 11/12/2012109,866 mi+1,626 mi
- 09/12/2013111,402 mi+1,536 mi
- 21/10/2014114,823 mi+3,421 mi
- 21/10/2014114,824 mi+1 mi
- 08/10/2015119,838 mi+5,014 mi
- 09/10/2015119,838 mi
- 20/09/2016125,443 mi+5,605 mi
- 20/09/2016125,443 mi
- 12/09/2017128,756 mi+3,313 mi
- 12/09/2017128,756 mi
- 28/08/2018132,974 mi+4,218 mi
- 09/09/2019136,371 mi+3,397 mi
- 12/09/2019136,371 mi
- 14/12/2020139,192 mi+2,821 mi
- 29/01/2021139,284 mi+92 mi
- 13/01/2022144,698 mi+5,414 mi
Average of roughly 3,144 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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