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R29 FFE

1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,343 mi
Last recorded129,343 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD111,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 FFE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 129,343 miles

front discs starting to wear

general underbody corrosion

rear suspension buhes showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Apr 2008 124,585 miles

advise corrosion on fuel filler neck.

advise front brake discs worn thin.

advise on corroded exhaust system.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 120,112 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 120,109 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 113,709 miles

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

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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R29 FFE is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Silver 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 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 R29 FFE, 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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R29 FFE is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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