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R354 VOF

1997 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,974 mi
Last recorded70,974 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 VOF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 70,974 miles

All tyres perishing.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 70,948 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 70,715 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 70,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 70,382 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 70,018 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,593 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,226 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,604 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,200 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 63,136 miles

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 60,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,908 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,704 miles

N/S/F suspension strut has a minor weep of oil

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F/ tyre slightly perished on side wall/tread

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear silencer quite corroded

Wiper blade operation weak,but not bad enough to warrant failure

Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,365 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 54,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 51,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,222 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 44,133 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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R354 VOF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,713 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 R354 VOF, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R354 VOF registered?

R354 VOF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R354 VOF safe to buy?

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