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OAZ 5244

1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,551 mi
Last recorded154,551 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto118,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 5244
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Outback AWD Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 154,551 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Some binding of front brakes.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 149,338 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 143,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 143,168 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 126,318 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto?

Based on 788 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
8,438
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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OAZ 5244 is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 118,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OAZ 5244, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was OAZ 5244 registered?

OAZ 5244 is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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