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K131 MTC

1993 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,999 mi
Last recorded152,999 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK131 MTC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2012 152,999 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Dec 2011 149,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 149,776 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 147,268 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 144,475 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 144,366 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 141,141 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 141,126 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 137,510 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 137,468 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 133,823 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 133,690 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K131 MTC is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 125,665 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 K131 MTC, 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 33 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K131 MTC registered?

K131 MTC is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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