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K987 FKS

1993 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,306 mi
Last recorded200,306 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2006
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK987 FKS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2006 200,306 miles

Advise exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Advise offside front tyre on 3mm

Advise offside rear flexi insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2006 200,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Advise offside rear flexi insecure

Advise offside tyre on 3mm

Pass 25 Aug 2005 195,914 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 195,893 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K987 FKS is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K987 FKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K987 FKS registered?

K987 FKS is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 January 1993.

Is K987 FKS safe to buy?

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