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L986 RMA

1994 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,854 mi
Last recorded111,854 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 RMA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2009 111,854 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear lower trailing arm bushes have slightly perished

rear subframe carrier bushes perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2008 107,196 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2007 103,465 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 94,623 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 94,623 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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L986 RMA is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L986 RMA, 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 L986 RMA registered?

L986 RMA is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 April 1994.

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