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J552 VMO

1992 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,587 mi
Last recorded151,587 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ552 VMO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2008 151,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 149,801 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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J552 VMO is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J552 VMO, 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 J552 VMO registered?

J552 VMO is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J552 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J552 VMO shows 2 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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