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L543 YWD

1993 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,240 mi
Last recorded32,240 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD110,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL543 YWD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Dl 4WD
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,240 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 197,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2007 197,301 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2006 184,547 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 184,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip rubber deteriorated

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front indicator lens broken but still showing amber light

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 170,916 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 170,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD?

Based on 463 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
6,764
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
constant velocity joint gaiter split 46
Brake pipe excessively corroded 32
Stop lamp not working 28
Registration plate lamp not working 22
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L543 YWD is a 1993 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 110,690 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 Dl 4WD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 49 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L543 YWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L543 YWD is a 1993 Subaru Legacy Dl 4WD, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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