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J456 GUF

1992 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

64,372 mi
Last recorded64,372 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ456 GUF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 64,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 63,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pipe ends rusted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,380 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pipe ends rusted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 60,729 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pipe ends rusted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,571 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes ends slightly rusted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,555 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 57,545 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 57,530 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,554 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,731 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 55,716 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shock absorbers slightly soft

Pass 27 Aug 2013 54,776 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 53,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 51,649 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack and split on the sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,049 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 48,484 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 47,402 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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J456 GUF is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 121,962 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 J456 GUF, 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 34 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J456 GUF registered?

J456 GUF is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 April 1992.

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