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R681 WAN

1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,841 mi
Last recorded102,841 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD114,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 WAN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy LX AWD
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2006 102,841 miles

rear wiper blade split. †rear joint likely to fail due to corrosion on cat

Fail 31 Aug 2006 102,766 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 93,386 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy LX AWD?

Based on 495 MOT tests across 110 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
8,231
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Registration plate lamp not working 18
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 18
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R681 WAN is a 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD in Silver 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 LX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 114,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy LX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R681 WAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R681 WAN registered?

R681 WAN is a 1997 Subaru Legacy LX AWD, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R681 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R681 WAN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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