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R175 JNA

1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,572 mi
Last recorded102,572 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD111,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 JNA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 102,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake travel wants adjusting.

Pass 10 May 2007 93,029 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 93,029 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 91,728 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
8,215
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
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R175 JNA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 111,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R175 JNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R175 JNA registered?

R175 JNA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R175 JNA safe to buy?

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