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R259 TRA

1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,702 mi
Last recorded137,702 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD116,840 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 TRA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 137,702 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 137,702 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 134,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 119,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front steel brake pipes badly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2005 104,670 miles

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

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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R259 TRA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R259 TRA, 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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What year was R259 TRA registered?

R259 TRA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R259 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 TRA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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