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M581 RRS

1995 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,060 mi
Last recorded143,060 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD127,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 RRS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2008 143,060 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 142,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear axle subframe and tops of both rear s/absorbers badly rusted

Pass 29 Jun 2007 130,036 miles

front abs rings corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2007 130,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 121,918 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system in poor condition

handbrake on max travel and on 16% performance limit. srongly advise repair

near side front drive shaft inner gaiter torn

nearside front wing corroded on wheel arch but no sharp edge

offside front indicator light cover broken

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
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M581 RRS is a 1995 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,722 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 GX 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M581 RRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M581 RRS registered?

M581 RRS is a 1995 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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