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L255 CKL

1993 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,325 mi
Last recorded180,325 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 CKL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 180,325 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 180,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

clutch slipping

Pass 11 Dec 2012 169,114 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2012 168,190 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 156,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel pipes badly corroded behind tank by filler pipe

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated and tread low

Pass 30 Nov 2011 156,224 miles

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

fuel pipes badly corroded behind tank by filler pipe

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated and tread low

Pass 30 Nov 2010 141,606 miles

Offside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 13 Feb 2008 140,443 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 137,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 26 Oct 2005 134,792 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L255 CKL is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L255 CKL, 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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L255 CKL is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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