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L949 AOD

1993 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,757 mi
Last recorded194,757 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 AOD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 194,757 miles

inner c/v gaiter offside split

Fail 11 Aug 2009 194,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 182,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 167,846 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 167,846 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 152,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 137,694 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 137,694 miles

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

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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L949 AOD is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Silver 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 L949 AOD, 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 L949 AOD registered?

L949 AOD is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L949 AOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L949 AOD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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