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L398 XHY

1993 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

300,267 mi
Last recorded300,267 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 XHY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 300,267 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 300,267 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 296,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 293,644 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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L398 XHY is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L398 XHY, 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 L398 XHY registered?

L398 XHY is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 August 1993.

Is L398 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L398 XHY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L398 XHY have outstanding finance?

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