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J521 HCD

1992 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,707 mi
Last recorded79,707 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ521 HCD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 79,707 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,128 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 79,128 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 78,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 77,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 75,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 74,419 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 74,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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J521 HCD is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J521 HCD, 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 J521 HCD registered?

J521 HCD is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J521 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J521 HCD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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