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R678 CDA

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,089 mi
Last recorded65,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 CDA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,089 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 51,230 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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R678 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R678 CDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R678 CDA?

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What year was R678 CDA registered?

R678 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R678 CDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 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.

Does R678 CDA have outstanding finance?

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