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J555 GPA

1994 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 GPA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025
Pass 23 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022
Pass 9 Sep 2019
Pass 3 Jul 2017 178,777 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 178,777 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage O/S mirror casing broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 159,330 miles

FRONT SCREEN DAMAGED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY EFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW

Pass 12 Jun 2015 138,832 miles

Front screen has minor damage (low) not effecting drivers view

Pass 13 Jun 2014 125,057 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 112,187 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 100,572 miles

all tyres wearing on both edges and o/s/f worn close to wear limit

front screen has some damage outside wiper sweep

Pass 28 Jun 2011 87,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 73,473 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,353 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 57,345 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,871 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,299 miles

both front tyres very perished

both front wheels starting to bind

both rear tyres perished

cant see front brake pads

front + rear hubs very corroded

lower radiator mount corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2007 33,299 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres very perished

both front wheels starting to bind

both rear tyres perished

cant see front pads

front + rear hubs very corroded

lower radiator mount corroded

nearside front headlamp aim slightly high

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2006 31,555 miles

brake fluid change due

nearside front tyre badly cracked and perished, 175/70/14

nearside rear tyre badly cracked and perished, 175/70/14

offside front tyre badly cracked and perished, 175/70/14

offside rear tyre badly cracked and perished, 175/70/14

spare tyre starting to crack and perish, worn low on outer edge, 175/70/14

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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J555 GPA is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 118,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J555 GPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J555 GPA is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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