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R160 XKM

1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,790 mi
Last recorded113,790 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD116,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 XKM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 113,790 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 101,674 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 101,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls AWD?

Based on 790 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,544
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
Registration plate lamp not working 32
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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R160 XKM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 116,840 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 Gls AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R160 XKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gls AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gls AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R160 XKM is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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