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R717 WSK

1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,154 mi
Last recorded114,154 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD111,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 114,154 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 111,333 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 109,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 107,480 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 107,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 WSK is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WSK, 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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R717 WSK is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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