Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD car check
Is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD reliable? We analysed 670 real MOT tests across 149 vehicles to find out.
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The Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD.
Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 166 | 75.9% | 73,963 | 95,046 | 116,029 |
| 1998 | 197 | 69.0% | 78,834 | 98,220 | 122,463 |
| 1997 | 218 | 71.1% | 92,890 | 111,230 | 134,167 |
| 1996 | 70 | 65.7% | 90,835 | 104,454 | 125,255 |
How Long Does a Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD Last?
Based on 149 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD vehicles on UK roads.
Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
75.9% MOT pass rate from 166 tests
65.7% MOT pass rate from 70 tests
The best year to buy a used Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD is 1999, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 75.9% across 166 tests. The 1996 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD THIS CAR | 71.0% | 670 | 101,985 mi | 30 yrs |
| Subaru Impreza | 75.7% | 915,729 | 83,083 mi | 33 yrs |
| Subaru Forester | 76.1% | 456,470 | 85,220 mi | 29 yrs |
| Subaru Legacy | 72.5% | 349,986 | 96,000 mi | 35 yrs |
| Triumph Bonneville L | 89.3% | 1,175 | 13,511 mi | 49 yrs |
Compared to the Subaru Impreza (75.7% pass rate) and the Subaru Forester (76.1% pass rate), the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.0% across 670 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD are anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (41 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (33), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (29). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD owner drives around 8,215 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models stay on UK roads for around 30 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.