1995 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · M178 XUR
1995 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1995. Recorded mileage 74,843 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2009.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M178 XUR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2008
- 74,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M178 XUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Subaru Legacy (M178 XUR) between March 2007 and February 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
M178 XUR Mileage History
- 17/03/2007115,929 km
- 22/03/2007115,929 km
- 18/02/200874,843 mi
Average of roughly -44,363 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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