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R917 YFU

1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,473 mi
Last recorded92,473 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
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

RegistrationR917 YFU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 92,473 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 84,354 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 84,354 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 78,746 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
Full Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD reliability report

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R917 YFU is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R917 YFU, 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 R917 YFU registered?

R917 YFU is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R917 YFU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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