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L449 OVO

1994 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,070 mi
Last recorded99,070 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL449 OVO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 99,070 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 93,594 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 93,594 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,590 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

inner cv gaitors leaking grease front o/s n/s

some perrishing apparent on all suspension bushes

Fail 25 Sep 2009 85,590 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner cv gaitors leaking grease front o/s n/s

some perrishing apparent on all suspension bushes

Pass 8 Sep 2008 80,421 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 71,386 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 71,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

uneven wear on front tyres only just legal .

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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L449 OVO is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L449 OVO, 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 L449 OVO registered?

L449 OVO is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 June 1994.

Is L449 OVO safe to buy?

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