MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD?
Based on 670 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.
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R271 WWP is a 1998 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 50%.
Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 98,220 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 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 R271 WWP, 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 28 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 R271 WWP registered?
R271 WWP is a 1998 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 10 June 1998.
Is R271 WWP safe to buy?
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