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R780 XYA

1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,950 mi
Last recorded124,950 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD116,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 XYA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls AWD
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 124,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 119,432 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 119,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 114,243 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 114,240 miles

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

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

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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R780 XYA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R780 XYA, 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 R780 XYA registered?

R780 XYA is a 1997 Subaru Legacy Gls AWD, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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