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K557 BNK

1993 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,121 mi
Last recorded151,121 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK557 BNK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 151,121 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 148,846 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 148,709 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 148,107 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 148,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 146,021 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 146,021 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 142,687 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 137,993 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 137,903 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 135,022 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K557 BNK is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K557 BNK, 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 K557 BNK registered?

K557 BNK is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 March 1993.

Is K557 BNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K557 BNK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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