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M138 VTW

1994 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,579 mi
Last recorded119,579 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD120,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 VTW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 119,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 102,557 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 102,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 98,075 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 98,061 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 91,132 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 91,132 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M138 VTW is a 1994 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M138 VTW, 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 M138 VTW registered?

M138 VTW is a 1994 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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