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J480 CHM

1992 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,578 mi
Last recorded141,578 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD142,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 CHM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Turbo 4WD
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 141,578 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 141,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 129,389 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 115,951 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 115,951 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD?

Based on 455 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,566
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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J480 CHM is a 1992 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 142,794 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J480 CHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J480 CHM is a 1992 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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