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L178 PYA

1994 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 PYA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2023 89,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 89,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 88,925 miles

underbody surface rust

Fail 22 Jun 2020 88,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underbody surface rust

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,791 miles

Central Rear Towbar component slightly damaged Fixing becoming corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,655 miles

fuel filler neck breather pipes corroding

rear suspension components and rear floor corroding

smell of petrol around fuel filler area, but no sign of any leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2017 88,521 miles

Rear suspension corroding.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 88,486 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension corroding.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 88,318 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 87,737 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 87,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,841 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 86,589 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,911 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 85,205 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 84,420 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 83,825 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 82,681 miles

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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L178 PYA is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L178 PYA, 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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What year was L178 PYA registered?

L178 PYA is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L178 PYA safe to buy?

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