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M159 XRV

1994 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,847 mi
Last recorded92,847 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 XRV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 92,847 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 88,665 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 88,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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M159 XRV is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M159 XRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M159 XRV registered?

M159 XRV is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is M159 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M159 XRV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M159 XRV have outstanding finance?

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