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R626 CDA

1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,129 mi
Last recorded118,129 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD111,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 CDA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Feb 2008 118,129 miles

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

Front lower suspension arn is getting weak and has rust patches

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 103,828 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 88,196 miles

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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R626 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R626 CDA, 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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What year was R626 CDA registered?

R626 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R626 CDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 CDA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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