MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
service brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edge
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?
Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R216 XKM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 116,840 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R216 XKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Legacy Gls AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R216 XKM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 20 October 1997.
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