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K462 JCL

1993 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

160,292 mi
Last recorded160,292 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK462 JCL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2010 160,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

check engine light on

front brake discs corroded

some parts of underbody and suspensions etc very rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2006 153,213 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 153,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K462 JCL is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K462 JCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K462 JCL registered?

K462 JCL is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K462 JCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K462 JCL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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