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R717 UKN

1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,023 mi
Last recorded138,023 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD111,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 UKN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 138,023 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 137,997 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 131,157 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 118,958 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 118,948 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake imbalance 25% - RIGHT ON MAX PERMITTED

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 101,696 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 149 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
8,215
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
149
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 41
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
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R717 UKN is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 111,230 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 4 Cam 2.5 AWD fails its MOT is anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R717 UKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R717 UKN registered?

R717 UKN is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R717 UKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 UKN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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