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M898 RUD

1994 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,927 mi
Last recorded147,927 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Subaru Legacy118,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM898 RUD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 147,927 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 147,901 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen delaminating slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2010 147,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen delaminating slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2009 141,473 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 134,579 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 134,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 129,779 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 129,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 121,451 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 121,450 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 115,821 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 115,821 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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M898 RUD is a 1994 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M898 RUD, 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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M898 RUD is a 1994 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 August 1994.

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