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L316 HGM

1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

242,967 mi
Last recorded242,967 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD125,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL316 HGM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 242,967 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 242,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 229,490 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 229,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal pad worn

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2005 221,535 miles

Brake pedal pad worn

Engine check light on ?

Nearside driveshaft inner gaiter split and noise on road

Nearside rear light lens damaged

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
6,349
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 149
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Stop lamp not working 65
Registration plate lamp not working 51
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L316 HGM is a 1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 125,618 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L316 HGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L316 HGM registered?

L316 HGM is a 1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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