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M254 SHD

1994 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,636 mi
Last recorded98,636 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 SHD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,636 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,516 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 88,076 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes slight corrosion

slight oil leak on rear diff

Pass 20 Aug 2013 86,280 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside and nearside reartrack control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,697 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel filler pipe corroded

offside and nearside rear track control arm bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front inner drive shaft bootsplit

vehicle becoming rusty underneath

Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,688 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 77,763 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 76,185 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 71,453 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 70,761 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 70,761 miles

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

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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M254 SHD is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M254 SHD, 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 M254 SHD registered?

M254 SHD is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 September 1994.

Is M254 SHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M254 SHD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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