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L524 MGM

2004 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,075 mi
Last recorded91,075 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL524 MGM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 91,075 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,723 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 79,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,639 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 72,639 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 68,559 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 68,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 63,566 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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L524 MGM is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 87,729 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 L524 MGM, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L524 MGM registered?

L524 MGM is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is L524 MGM safe to buy?

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