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K166 ABV

1992 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,888 mi
Last recorded175,888 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK166 ABV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 175,888 miles

n/s o/s rear light units sight cracks

Pass 15 Sep 2008 166,025 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

oil leak sump corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2007 154,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 154,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 136,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 136,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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K166 ABV is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 121,962 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 K166 ABV, 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 34 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K166 ABV registered?

K166 ABV is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K166 ABV safe to buy?

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