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R663 EFL

1997 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,195 mi
Last recorded116,195 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 EFL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 116,195 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 116,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 112,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 112,330 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 108,220 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 104,844 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 104,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 98,727 miles

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

both no. plates starting to deterioate

Pass 20 Jun 2007 93,569 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 87,099 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 87,099 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R663 EFL is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R663 EFL, 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.

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What year was R663 EFL registered?

R663 EFL is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R663 EFL safe to buy?

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