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R546 VRD

1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,305 mi
Last recorded173,305 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD111,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 VRD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 173,305 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 17,330 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2006 164,087 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 162,085 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 162,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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R546 VRD is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD in Green 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 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 R546 VRD, 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 R546 VRD registered?

R546 VRD is a 1997 Subaru Legacy 4 Cam 2.5 AWD, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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