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Subaru Legacy

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,994 cc

L22 GCYMOT history

L22 GCY is a red petrol Subaru Legacy first used on 4 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 129,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2026
Mileage
129,138 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 GCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Legacy
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
4 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 GCY was last recorded at 129,138 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,671 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
1,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,138 miles
  • 2024 – 128,671 miles
  • 2023 – 128,102 miles
  • 2021 – 127,399 miles
  • 2020 – 126,630 miles
  • 2019 – 126,225 miles
  • 2012 – 126,098 miles
  • 2006 – 115,220 miles
  • 2005 – 108,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,138 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment or repairRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,138 miles (+467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,138 miles
    Test number
    168440740367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment or repair
  2. Pass128,671 miles (+569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    128,671 miles
    Test number
    256347032796
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryPropshaft has play
  3. Pass128,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,102 miles
    Test number
    203202449653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail128,102 miles (+703)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,102 miles
    Test number
    935417994139
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  5. Pass127,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,399 miles
    Test number
    832957855510
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted
  6. Fail127,399 miles (+769)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,399 miles
    Test number
    947146097733
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted
  7. Pass126,630 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,630 miles
    Test number
    377601798660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,225 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,225 miles
    Test number
    862245684713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    126,098 miles
    Test number
    109295822190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,688 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    123,688 km
    Test number
    483275568022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,220 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,220 miles
    Test number
    100068466283
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  12. Pass115,220 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    115,220 miles
    Test number
    722868466292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    108,636 miles
    Test number
    784076865210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,636 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,636 miles
    Test number
    522575865236
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L22 GCY

Does L22 GCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 GCY expired on 24 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 GCY?
The MOT on L22 GCY expired on 24 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 GCY done?
L22 GCY was recorded at 129,138 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 1,047 miles a year.
Has L22 GCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 GCY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L22 GCY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L22 GCY find?
L22 GCY passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; parking brake needs adjustment or repair.

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