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K279 DNV

1993 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,854 mi
Last recorded157,854 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 DNV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 157,854 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 157,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 153,972 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 153,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

**** TYRES WORN - LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ****

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

*** o/s/f tyre FLAT ***

Pass 14 Dec 2007 140,098 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 140,098 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 126,495 miles

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2006 126,464 miles

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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K279 DNV is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K279 DNV, 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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K279 DNV is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is K279 DNV safe to buy?

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