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M558 UBL

1995 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,917 mi
Last recorded206,917 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Subaru Legacy116,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM558 UBL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 206,917 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 8 May 2017 206,917 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 196,663 miles

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 9 May 2016 196,663 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door shut panel (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 192,177 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 192,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2014 185,704 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 185,311 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 175,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

general undervehicle corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2012 169,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front bumper, offside front wing, nearside rear door and nearside rear wing damage

nearside front brakepipe covered in grease

Pass 10 May 2011 166,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake back plates corroding

nearside front brake discs corroding

Pass 11 May 2010 160,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side front brake backplates corroding

front and rear bumpers damage

nearside rear wheel arch damage

offside front wing damage

Fail 4 May 2010 160,273 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side front brake backplates corroding

front and rear bumpers damage

nearside rear wheel arch damage

offside front wing damage

Pass 7 May 2009 141,634 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Fail 7 May 2009 141,618 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 133,516 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2008 133,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2007 128,990 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 128,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 125,162 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

rear wiperblade split

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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M558 UBL is a 1995 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M558 UBL, 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.

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M558 UBL is a 1995 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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