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L5 MBL

1999 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,009 mi
Last recorded92,009 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 MBL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 92,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,696 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,716 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 83,419 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 80,630 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 77,361 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 73,489 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 69,863 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,692 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 64,306 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,870 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 55,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,425 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 40,336 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 40,336 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L5 MBL is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,708 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 L5 MBL, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L5 MBL registered?

L5 MBL is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is L5 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 MBL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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