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M47 RFS

1994 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,374 mi
Last recorded134,374 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 RFS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 134,374 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 134,374 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

0sftyre prussure low

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 133,609 miles

front and rear back plates rusty

gear box noisy

power steering pipes rusty

rear bumper damaged

slight play in drop arms

Fail 16 Nov 2005 133,595 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine warning light on

front axle rusty

gear box noisy

n/s/r + o/s/r back plates rusty

power steering pipes rusty

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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M47 RFS is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M47 RFS, 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 M47 RFS registered?

M47 RFS is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 September 1994.

Is M47 RFS safe to buy?

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