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R705 CDA

1997 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,285 mi
Last recorded97,285 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy111,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 CDA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2010 97,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,285 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 92,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 May 2009 92,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 86,947 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 May 2008 86,947 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 May 2007 81,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 81,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2006 75,698 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 75,698 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R705 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R705 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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What year was R705 CDA registered?

R705 CDA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R705 CDA safe to buy?

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