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R741 DNP

1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,697 mi
Last recorded122,697 miles
Recorded on11 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

RegistrationR741 DNP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 122,697 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 122,687 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2007 115,018 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 115,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 109,682 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 109,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 104,708 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 104,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R741 DNP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R741 DNP, 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 R741 DNP registered?

R741 DNP is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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