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L88 GCY

2017 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,651 mi
Last recorded164,651 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2017 Subaru Legacy121,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 GCY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 164,651 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 161,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 156,061 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 149,354 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2021 149,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 144,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 144,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Split pins missing from lower ball joints

Pass 17 Apr 2019 135,248 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 127,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 127,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,754 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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L88 GCY is a 2017 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 121,640 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 L88 GCY, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L88 GCY registered?

L88 GCY is a 2017 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 April 2017.

Is L88 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 GCY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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