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L687 KSH

1994 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,221 mi
Last recorded185,221 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL687 KSH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 185,221 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 185,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 205,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 186,952 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 186,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension bushes deteriated

Pass 9 Jan 2007 184,932 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 184,932 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 181,073 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 181,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to test outer sills due to sideskirts

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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L687 KSH is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L687 KSH, 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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L687 KSH is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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