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K554 MAH

1993 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,731 mi
Last recorded148,731 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK554 MAH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2017 148,731 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

engine oil leak

fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

osr inner sill corroded

osr lower outer wheel arch corroded

rear body valence corroded and holed outside prescribed areas

rear tyres are perished

Pass 18 Aug 2016 147,410 miles

lambda high on cat test

osr inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 146,770 miles

EML on dash

both front anti roll bar links worn

car slow to pass catalyst test

exhaust system blowing slightly

oil leak

steering wheel grip loose

nsr hub lower pivot pin and hub worn to mot limits

Pass 27 Aug 2014 146,230 miles

EML on

both rear sills corroded and repaired

exhaust system deteriated

lambda on limit for emissions

Fail 26 Aug 2014 146,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

EML on

both rear sills corroded and repaired

exhaust system deteriated

lambda on limit for emissions

Pass 2 Sep 2013 145,009 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 144,994 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside A pillar corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 143,252 miles

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)

front tyres becoming perished

Pass 22 Feb 2011 141,298 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 141,298 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 141,112 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 138,964 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 138,571 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 137,733 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 135,007 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 135,006 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 133,953 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 133,593 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K554 MAH is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K554 MAH, 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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K554 MAH is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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