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M520 VRC

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,429 mi
Last recorded167,429 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 VRC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2011 167,429 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 149,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 128,813 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 128,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 106,167 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 106,120 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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M520 VRC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 87,729 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 M520 VRC, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M520 VRC registered?

M520 VRC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is M520 VRC safe to buy?

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