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L759 SAV

1994 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,249 mi
Last recorded119,249 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL759 SAV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 119,249 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 17 May 2016 119,247 miles

Emissions not tested emissions test aborted (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel filler pipes corroded but not leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2016 119,247 miles

Brake hose inappropriately repaired all flexi brake hoses inadequatly secured in mountings (3.6.A.3)

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

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement front brakes binding on (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement rear brakes binding on (3.5.1k)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s front and o/s rear tyres split on sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings has excessive corrosion in both side rear sills wheel arches and subframe (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel filler pipe and fuel pipes to tank corroded but hot leaking

Fail 8 Jan 2014 118,816 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brakes slightly grabbing.

Oil leak.Nearside front side mirror damaged.Nearside front antiroll bar linkage slight play.Both rear antiroll bar linkage slight play.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 118,816 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brakes slightly grabbing.

Oil leak.Nearside front side mirror damaged.Nearside front antiroll bar linkage slight play.Both rear antiroll bar linkage slight play.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 217,812 miles

Centre brake light not working

Exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside mirror lense cracked

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Rear ehaust joint blowing slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2011 215,263 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 215,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 208,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 194,303 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 183,234 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 178,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 178,480 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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L759 SAV is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L759 SAV, 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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L759 SAV is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 June 1994.

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