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L947 RAP

1993 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,104 mi
Last recorded188,104 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 RAP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 188,104 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2007 170,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

rear axle leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2007 170,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

rear axle leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2006 120,274 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front reg plate cracked

oil leak from rear diff & engine

Fail 25 Sep 2006 120,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front reg plate cracked

oil leak from rear diff & engine

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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L947 RAP is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L947 RAP, 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 L947 RAP registered?

L947 RAP is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 September 1993.

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