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M471 YAH

1994 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,997 mi
Last recorded121,997 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM471 YAH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 121,997 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear all rear bushes perished

Rear seats untestable

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/door shut (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front backplate corroded

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion step/door shut (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance nearside and offside (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 118,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front backplate corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance nearside and offside (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 115,803 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 115,803 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 115,471 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 115,470 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 114,069 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyres have cracks in side walls

Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,422 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 105,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 105,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 96,316 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 93,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 89,269 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 89,269 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 84,231 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 80,706 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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M471 YAH is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M471 YAH, 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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M471 YAH is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 November 1994.

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