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R960 NCF

1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,881 mi
Last recorded96,881 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto118,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 NCF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Outback AWD Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 96,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 96,875 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 89,509 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 89,509 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 86,661 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R960 NCF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto in Red 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 R960 NCF, 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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R960 NCF is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback AWD Auto, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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