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L973 VGK

1993 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,480 mi
Last recorded111,480 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Subaru Legacy125,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL973 VGK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 111,480 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 104,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

n/s front inner c/v giter split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 104,465 miles

n/s front inner c/v giter split

Fail 13 Aug 2008 99,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 99,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 96,274 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 93,067 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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L973 VGK is a 1993 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L973 VGK, 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 L973 VGK registered?

L973 VGK is a 1993 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 December 1993.

Is L973 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L973 VGK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L973 VGK have outstanding finance?

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