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K488 NDL

1993 Subaru Legacy

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,097 mi
Last recorded164,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2013
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 NDL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2013 164,097 miles

both front outer c v joints worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

various engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2012 160,806 miles

both front outer cv joints worn

extensive engine oil leaks

Fail 16 Feb 2012 160,743 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front outer cv joints worn

extensive engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Feb 2011 157,911 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 157,909 miles

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 155,452 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2009 150,868 miles

n/s/f tyre 4mm

slight vibration from brakes

various engine oil leaks

alternator belt frayed

Fail 16 Feb 2009 150,829 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

alternator belt frayed

n/s/f tyre 4mm

slight vibration from brakes

various engine oil leaks

Fail 8 Feb 2008 147,184 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 147,184 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 143,441 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 143,439 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads look low

Pass 22 Feb 2006 140,142 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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K488 NDL is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K488 NDL, 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 K488 NDL registered?

K488 NDL is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 January 1993.

Is K488 NDL safe to buy?

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