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R689 CDA

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

108,064 mi
Last recorded108,064 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 CDA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 108,064 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

oil leaks

Offside headlamp poor pattern

Pass 26 Oct 2023 105,931 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corroded rear subframe, suspension arms, brake pipes covered in underseal

Fail 4 Nov 2022 101,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2 points at front and 1 at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected uninsulated connectors (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and under chassis by subframe and anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corroded rear subframe, suspension arms, brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 13 Apr 2022 99,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 97,048 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 93,480 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,134 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 87,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 83,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,273 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,273 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 65,835 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 62,826 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,826 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 60,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,799 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,510 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

nearside front tyre cuts

offside front tyre cuts

offside rear tyre wall cut

Pass 24 Aug 2010 53,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 48,529 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,697 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,444 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 36,534 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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R689 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R689 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.

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R689 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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