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M488 VSR

1994 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,322 mi
Last recorded90,322 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 VSR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,322 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Fail 5 Oct 2010 90,195 miles

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

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

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 6 Oct 2009 86,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,836 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 79,766 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 79,754 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 71,601 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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M488 VSR is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M488 VSR, 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 M488 VSR registered?

M488 VSR is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 1994.

Is M488 VSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 VSR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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