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R691 DNY

1997 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,096 mi
Last recorded142,096 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 DNY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 142,096 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear subframe corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded in several places but not excessive

Fail 5 Dec 2018 142,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear subframe corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded in several places but not excessive

Pass 27 Sep 2017 137,671 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis and subframe corroded in a few places (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 137,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis and subframe corroded in a few places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 133,833 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 133,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 129,451 miles

rear chassis corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2015 129,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer and inner (2.5.C.1a)

rear chassis corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 125,059 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 125,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 118,538 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 118,538 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 110,983 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 105,567 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 105,567 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 96,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,619 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 82,612 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,562 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,958 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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R691 DNY is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R691 DNY, 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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R691 DNY is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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