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L887 GWL

1993 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,530 mi
Last recorded146,530 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL887 GWL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 146,530 miles

Number plates deteriorated, still legible.

Offside rear shock absorber weak, not considered negligible effect.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 146,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cooling fan not working, emissions failing lambda (see VT30 exhaust), engine not maintaining normal temperature.

Number plates deteriorated, still legible.

Offside rear shock absorber weak, not considered negligible effect.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 138,634 miles

1) Both wiper blades split, still clearing screen, 2) Front & rear number plates deteriorating, still legible!.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 130,713 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2007 130,708 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2006 124,163 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 124,050 miles

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

"Clicking" heard from front wheels indicating worn constant velocity joint(s), no play found.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 115,501 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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L887 GWL is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L887 GWL, 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 L887 GWL registered?

L887 GWL is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 October 1993.

Is L887 GWL safe to buy?

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