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K849 ESE

1992 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

170,234 mi
Last recorded170,234 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK849 ESE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2006 170,234 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal rubber becoming worn

n/s o/s outer sill plastic trim fitted

radiator panel becoming corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2006 170,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

radiator mounting panel corroded

underside of car rusting

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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K849 ESE is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 121,962 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 K849 ESE, 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 34 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 K849 ESE registered?

K849 ESE is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 October 1992.

Is K849 ESE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K849 ESE shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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