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M559 OBM

1994 Subaru Legacy

Maroon Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

159,196 mi
Last recorded159,196 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM559 OBM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2012 159,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust hitting heat shield and appers to be bent

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 153,872 miles

Oil leak

brakes squeak

engine light on

offside front indicator lamp damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2011 153,872 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brakes squeak

engine light on

offside front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2010 149,002 miles

Both rear light lenses deteriorated

Engine splash cover is loose and insecure at sides

Off side front indecator lens has some damage

Oil leak

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

Some play detected in off side front lower ball joint on shaker plates & Dust cover split.

Fail 25 Nov 2010 148,931 miles

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

Both rear light lenses deteriorated

Engine splash cover is loose and insecure at sides

Off side front indecator lens has some damage

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

Oil leak

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

Some play detected in off side front lower ball joint on shaker plates & Dust cover split.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 145,882 miles

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

some wear in front roll bar link bushes

Fail 25 Nov 2009 145,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 143,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 143,651 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 140,092 miles

engine oil leaks

exhuast heavly corroded cat to centre section heavly corroded and in poor condition may need attention soon

front and rear anti roll bar link rubbers slight movement

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split no movement found at time of test

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check rear seatbelts due to rear seats in down postion

Fail 25 Sep 2007 140,083 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

engine oil leaks

exhuast heavly corroded cat to centre section heavly corroded and in poor condition may need attention soon

front and rear anti roll bar link rubbers slight movement

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split no movement found at time of test

rubber suspension bushes age cracking

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check rear seatbelts due to rear seats in down postion

Pass 31 Oct 2006 132,218 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 132,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear 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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M559 OBM is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Maroon with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 M559 OBM, 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.

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M559 OBM is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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