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L266 UAM

1993 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,395 mi
Last recorded125,395 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 UAM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 125,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle has general body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 123,826 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 121,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 120,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 120,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,314 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,307 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,425 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 115,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 110,970 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,776 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 100,665 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 95,682 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 90,970 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 85,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 79,752 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)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2007 68,043 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 68,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 51,368 miles

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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L266 UAM is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L266 UAM, 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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What year was L266 UAM registered?

L266 UAM is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 August 1993.

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