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M988 VDO

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,066 mi
Last recorded148,066 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM988 VDO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2020 148,066 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 144,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 139,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 136,294 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 131,069 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 130,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 126,190 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 126,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 119,955 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 119,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 113,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 110,952 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 110,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 106,932 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 106,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 98,119 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 92,434 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 85,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 76,575 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 69,081 miles

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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M988 VDO is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M988 VDO, 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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M988 VDO is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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