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M227 CFW

1994 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,494 mi
Last recorded75,494 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 CFW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,494 miles

rear of o/s sill starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jan 2011 75,476 miles

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

rear of o/s sill starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,686 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2009 69,697 miles

brake pedal rubber deteriourating

clutch pedal rubber deteriourating

engine has oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2009 69,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber deteriourating

clutch pedal rubber deteriourating

engine has oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,082 miles

pedal rubbers worn

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 12 Mar 2007 63,123 miles

rear tyres ageing

Fail 12 Mar 2007 63,123 miles

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

rear tyres ageing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,964 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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M227 CFW is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M227 CFW, 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 M227 CFW registered?

M227 CFW is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M227 CFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M227 CFW shows 9 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.

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