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M796 RUD

1994 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,941 mi
Last recorded157,941 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD135,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 RUD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gls 4WD
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 157,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 157,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 146,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 135,154 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 135,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre @ 1.6mm outer edge

offside front tyre @ 2mm outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2005 132,569 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD?

Based on 436 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
6,957
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
position lamp(s) not working 24
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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M796 RUD is a 1994 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 135,945 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 Gls 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M796 RUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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M796 RUD is a 1994 Subaru Legacy Gls 4WD, first registered on 7 October 1994.

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