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L838 RWU

1994 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,139 mi
Last recorded143,139 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD120,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL838 RWU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2009 143,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 128,046 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 128,046 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 118,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 109,521 miles

rear exhaust silencer bandage repaired

Pass 29 Apr 2005 99,711 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

rear silencer bandage repaired

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
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L838 RWU is a 1994 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 120,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy GX 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L838 RWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L838 RWU registered?

L838 RWU is a 1994 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 30 June 1994.

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