MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,236 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear subframe corroded
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?
Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L978 JAO is a 1993 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1993 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 128,825 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L978 JAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L978 JAO registered?
L978 JAO is a 1993 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 16 August 1993.
Is L978 JAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for L978 JAO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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