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M447 VDM

1994 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

238,645 mi
Last recorded238,645 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM447 VDM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 238,645 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 238,629 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 230,160 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 222,375 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 214,263 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 214,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 209,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 204,375 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 204,375 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 194,332 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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M447 VDM is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M447 VDM, 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 M447 VDM registered?

M447 VDM is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M447 VDM safe to buy?

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