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L178 SUF

1993 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,342 mi
Last recorded125,342 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL178 SUF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2022 125,342 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 118,251 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 117,510 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 114,825 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 114,775 miles

all 4 tyres perished

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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L178 SUF is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L178 SUF, 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 L178 SUF registered?

L178 SUF is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L178 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L178 SUF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L178 SUF have outstanding finance?

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