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R294 XKR

2003 Subaru Legacy

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,460 mi
Last recorded107,460 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 XKR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,460 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,460 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 97,529 miles

Body has slight corrosion general underbody (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 97,513 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings support bar welded to chassis underneath radiator (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion general underbody (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 95,253 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,134 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 63,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 57,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 48,343 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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R294 XKR is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 86,036 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 R294 XKR, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R294 XKR registered?

R294 XKR is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is R294 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 XKR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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