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K688 VKJ

1993 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,012 mi
Last recorded160,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK688 VKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 160,012 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 160,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 154,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 149,755 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 149,714 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 144,742 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 138,281 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 138,281 miles

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

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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K688 VKJ is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K688 VKJ, 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 K688 VKJ registered?

K688 VKJ is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 July 1993.

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