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M43 VSL

1994 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,163 mi
Last recorded131,163 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 VSL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 131,163 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 123,120 miles

advise front dicsc scored and discoloured

Fail 1 Feb 2011 123,120 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 122,965 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 122,965 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 121,260 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 114,819 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 114,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2007 104,602 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 101,338 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 101,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M43 VSL is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M43 VSL, 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 M43 VSL registered?

M43 VSL is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M43 VSL safe to buy?

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