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R602 HFT

1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,545 mi
Last recorded86,545 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD114,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 HFT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2007 86,545 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 86,545 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 80,291 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 80,291 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R602 HFT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R602 HFT, 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 R602 HFT registered?

R602 HFT is a 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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