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J461 GUF

1992 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,681 mi
Last recorded162,681 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ461 GUF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2009 162,681 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

centr & rear end of exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 162,658 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 162,658 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

n/s/f inner cv gaiter insecure

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2007 162,206 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 158,089 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 158,089 miles

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

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J461 GUF is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J461 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J461 GUF registered?

J461 GUF is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 March 1992.

Is J461 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J461 GUF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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