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M221 NKJ

1994 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,927 mi
Last recorded73,927 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM221 NKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 73,927 miles

Crack across bottom of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,696 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear seats stowed

Fail 13 Mar 2018 69,696 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing one (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear seats stowed

Pass 28 Jan 2017 68,804 miles

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

Rear seat belts not accessible.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,586 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,362 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 58,681 miles

light corrosion to nsf , nsr ,osf, osr , and front to rear metal brake pipes.

ns sill panel dented

rear bumper damaged but has been taped over

Fail 8 Aug 2013 58,680 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

light corrosion to nsf , nsr ,osf, osr , and front to rear metal brake pipes.

ns sill panel dented

rear bumper damaged but has been taped over

Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,349 miles

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

damage to nsr of rear bumper but has been taped over to prevent sharp edges

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 4 Aug 2011 53,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside and offside front brake disc edges rusted and pads appear to be starting to get low

nearside and offside rear outer disc edges rusted

nearside and offside wiper blades splitting at ends

offside front seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,177 miles

nearside and offside front brake disc edges rusted and pads appear to be starting to get low

nearside and offside rear outer disc edges rusted

nearside and offside wiper blades splitting at ends

offside front seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,546 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 45,546 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,942 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 41,038 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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M221 NKJ is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M221 NKJ, 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 M221 NKJ registered?

M221 NKJ is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M221 NKJ safe to buy?

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