MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,940 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?
Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M997 WFS is a 1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 125,618 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M997 WFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M997 WFS registered?
M997 WFS is a 1994 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 30 December 1994.
Is M997 WFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for M997 WFS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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