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L480 YWD

1993 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,310 mi
Last recorded182,310 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2005
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD155,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 YWD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Turbo 4WD
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2005 182,310 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 182,309 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD?

Based on 455 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,566
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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L480 YWD is a 1993 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 155,556 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L480 YWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L480 YWD registered?

L480 YWD is a 1993 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L480 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L480 YWD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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