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C7 SFU

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,222 mi
Last recorded176,222 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SFU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 176,222 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 165,964 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 165,946 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs corroding

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear suspension arms front bushes perishing

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 160,580 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 155,342 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 142,201 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 142,201 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 128,257 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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C7 SFU is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,713 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 C7 SFU, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C7 SFU registered?

C7 SFU is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is C7 SFU safe to buy?

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