Yes, L686 FWL is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 January 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for L686 FWL?

The MOT for L686 FWL is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of L686 FWL?

The recorded mileage for L686 FWL is 102,090 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L686 FWL ULEZ compliant?

No, L686 FWL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1993 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · L686 FWL

L686 FWL

1993 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07/10/1993. Recorded mileage 102,090 miles. MOT valid until 28/12/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.

Make & Model: SUBARU LEGACY
Year / Origin: 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 28/12/2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01/01/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 102,090 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 28/12/2026

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/01/2027

Mileage: 102,090 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1993
Engine: 1994cc

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L686 FWL Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
102,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring steering items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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L686 FWL Mileage History

20/12/2022101,336 mi
06/12/2023101,703 mi+367 mi
18/12/2024101,950 mi+247 mi
19/12/2024101,951 mi+1 mi
15/12/2025102,090 mi+139 mi

Average of roughly 252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L686 FWL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 18:54

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Subaru Legacy (L686 FWL) between December 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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