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L371 BCU

1994 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,881 mi
Last recorded101,881 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD125,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL371 BCU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Dl 4WD
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 101,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear boot floor corroded

slight noise on both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jul 2007 102,188 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 98,972 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 98,972 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 89,894 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 89,894 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD?

Based on 463 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
6,764
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
constant velocity joint gaiter split 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 32
Stop lamp not working 28
Registration plate lamp not working 22
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L371 BCU is a 1994 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 125,668 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 Dl 4WD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L371 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L371 BCU registered?

L371 BCU is a 1994 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L371 BCU safe to buy?

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