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K978 ATX

1993 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,778 mi
Last recorded171,778 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD137,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 ATX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 171,778 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 28 Oct 2008 171,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2007 170,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 164,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 164,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 156,548 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 156,548 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s of steering rack

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
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K978 ATX is a 1993 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 137,119 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 GX 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K978 ATX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K978 ATX registered?

K978 ATX is a 1993 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 19 April 1993.

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