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R508 THH

1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,967 mi
Last recorded106,967 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD114,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 THH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 106,967 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 93,176 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front wiper blades split but not affecting vision

brake fluid low

exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Jan 2008 93,176 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front wiper blades split but not affecting vision

brake fluid low

exhaust rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,095 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 89,095 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 84,792 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 84,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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R508 THH is a 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Silver 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 LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 114,678 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 LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R508 THH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy LX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy LX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R508 THH registered?

R508 THH is a 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R508 THH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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