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M318 GDF

1994 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,721 mi
Last recorded155,721 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD125,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 GDF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Dl 4WD
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 155,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail box flange (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and very weak both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 155,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and aim low (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail box flange (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and very weak both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 147,339 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer perishing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

rear shockers seem weak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

windscreen washers poor

windscreen washers poor

Fail 26 Sep 2014 138,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear shock absorbers weak in operation

rear tyres worn on inner edges

some damage to n/s front flasher lamp lens.

some deterioration of rear suspension bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2014 138,426 miles

rear shock absorbers weak in operation

rear tyres worn on inner edges

some damage to n/s front flasher lamp lens.

some deterioration of rear suspension bushes

Pass 3 May 2013 136,514 miles

DETERIORATION OF REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES

FRONT EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS CORRODED.

FUEL PIPES AT REAR CORRODED

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK IN OPERATION.

SOME WEAR IN POWER STEERING RACK.

Pass 3 May 2012 133,445 miles

N/S FRONT FLASHER LAMP LENS DAMAGED.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK.

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

SOME DETERIORATION OF REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES.

Pass 4 May 2011 132,035 miles

DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK IN OPERATION

SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR BRAKES

WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Fail 4 May 2011 132,035 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES

N/S FRONT TYRE ONLY JUST LEGAL,ON 1.6m LIMIT.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK IN OPERATION

SOME UNBALANCE OF REAR BRAKES

WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 129,418 miles

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK.

Fail 27 Apr 2010 129,318 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

PART OF O/S WASHER JET BLOCKED.

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK.

Pass 1 May 2009 126,804 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 124,442 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN.

WEAR IN O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES.

Fail 30 Apr 2008 124,442 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN.

WEAR IN O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 115,475 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 115,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

WEAR IN OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES.

Pass 10 Dec 2005 109,774 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 109,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre nearing stage of replacement

rear seat belts slow to retract.

some wear in front anti roll bar links.

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD?

Based on 463 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
6,764
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
constant velocity joint gaiter split 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 32
Stop lamp not working 28
Registration plate lamp not working 22
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M318 GDF is a 1994 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 125,668 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 Dl 4WD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M318 GDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M318 GDF is a 1994 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD, first registered on 22 November 1994.

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