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L892 EGM

1993 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,021 mi
Last recorded192,021 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL892 EGM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 192,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 191,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 191,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 189,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 188,877 miles

Oil leak ()

all tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2016 187,783 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 187,750 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 186,021 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 184,250 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s outter sill dented / damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2013 182,020 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 182,020 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 179,802 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 179,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 174,529 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 166,264 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 166,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 155,995 miles

O/S/R TYRE 2MM CENTRE TREAD

Pass 27 Jan 2006 149,175 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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L892 EGM is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L892 EGM, 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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L892 EGM is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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