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M517 CGV

1994 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,866 mi
Last recorded165,866 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM517 CGV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 165,866 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 155,178 miles

Oil leak

some play in anti roll bar links

Pass 10 Nov 2009 142,601 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s/f lamp borderline cond.

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 11 Nov 2008 129,199 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 116,037 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 106,180 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 105,157 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 105,157 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M517 CGV is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M517 CGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M517 CGV registered?

M517 CGV is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M517 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M517 CGV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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