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K461 CAV

1993 Subaru Legacy

Grey Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,667 mi
Last recorded125,667 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK461 CAV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 125,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 115,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s inner front cv joint gaiters split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 103,349 miles

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

Offside front wheel arch is corroded but not jagged as yet.

Oil leak

Petrol vapours can be smelt in the offside rear wheel arch but no visible leaks can be detected.

Fail 9 Jun 2010 103,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front wheel arch is corroded but not jagged as yet.

Oil leak

Petrol vapours can be smelt in the offside rear wheel arch but no visible leaks can be detected.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 86,012 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 85,786 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 68,511 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 68,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K461 CAV is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc lpg 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 K461 CAV, 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 K461 CAV registered?

K461 CAV is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 January 1993.

Is K461 CAV safe to buy?

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