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M494 JOD

1995 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,659 mi
Last recorded165,659 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Subaru Legacy116,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 JOD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 165,659 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 165,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 163,138 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 163,138 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 160,871 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 160,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSF, NSR indicator lens cracked

Airbag light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 157,984 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 157,980 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M494 JOD is a 1995 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 116,194 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 M494 JOD, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M494 JOD registered?

M494 JOD is a 1995 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M494 JOD safe to buy?

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