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R704 TST

1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,423 mi
Last recorded113,423 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto118,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 TST
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Outback AWD Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2009 113,423 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 81,224 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 65,424 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto?

Based on 788 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
8,438
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
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R704 TST is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 118,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R704 TST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R704 TST registered?

R704 TST is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R704 TST safe to buy?

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