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M494 TAR

1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,647 mi
Last recorded152,647 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD125,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 TAR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 152,647 miles

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

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

nearside front seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

nearside rear seat belt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2006 147,130 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 141,404 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2005 141,377 miles

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

near side front c.v boot has grease on the out side. no visable splits.

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
6,349
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 149
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Stop lamp not working 65
Registration plate lamp not working 51
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M494 TAR is a 1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 125,618 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M494 TAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M494 TAR registered?

M494 TAR is a 1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M494 TAR safe to buy?

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