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R671 KAR

1997 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,475 mi
Last recorded102,475 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 KAR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 102,475 miles

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f tyre = 2.5-3mm tread + perishing/cracking to side walls

Fail 12 Jul 2012 102,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust back box corroded

o/s/f tyre = 2.5-3mm tread + perishing/cracking to side walls

Pass 22 Jul 2011 98,463 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 97,044 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 97,026 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 92,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 81,826 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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R671 KAR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R671 KAR, 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 R671 KAR registered?

R671 KAR is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R671 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 KAR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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