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K480 MCA

1993 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,229 mi
Last recorded133,229 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK480 MCA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 133,229 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 133,229 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 125,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 125,581 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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K480 MCA is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K480 MCA, 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 K480 MCA registered?

K480 MCA is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 April 1993.

Is K480 MCA safe to buy?

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