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M48 KJW

1994 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,645 mi
Last recorded131,645 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 KJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 131,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2014 131,644 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 125,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 118,045 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 118,044 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 111,604 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 111,603 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 107,178 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 102,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2009 102,982 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 May 2008 99,028 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 19 May 2008 99,028 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind on both front brakes

Pass 29 May 2007 95,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 5 Sep 2005 85,479 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 85,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear metal brake pipes corroding offside rear.

Rear suspension assembly corroding.

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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M48 KJW is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M48 KJW, 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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M48 KJW is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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