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R724 TGF

1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,902 mi
Last recorded125,902 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto118,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 TGF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Outback AWD Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 125,902 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front foglamp lenses cracked

Fail 13 Aug 2008 125,858 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to front /rear suspension componants

handbrake travel requires attention

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r disc pitted

rear shockabsorbers getting weak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 113,078 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 113,075 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 101,901 miles

headlight protective covers fitted to both headlights

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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R724 TGF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R724 TGF, 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 R724 TGF registered?

R724 TGF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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