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L540 MDP

1994 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,609 mi
Last recorded125,609 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL540 MDP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 125,609 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to rear bumper

Fail 30 Oct 2009 125,609 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to rear bumper

Fail 29 Oct 2008 112,716 miles

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

nearside headlamp wiring requires attention

o/s steering rack gaiter requires new clip

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Oct 2008 112,716 miles

nearside headlamp wiring requires attention

o/s steering rack gaiter requires new clip

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Oct 2007 100,018 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 84,607 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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L540 MDP is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L540 MDP, 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 L540 MDP registered?

L540 MDP is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L540 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L540 MDP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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