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J555 LGC

1992 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,002 mi
Last recorded157,002 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 LGC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 157,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened borh (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2010 151,336 miles

ENGINE NOISE

Pass 18 Jun 2009 147,817 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 22 May 2008 146,674 miles

OSF exhaust heat shield rattles.

Pass 24 May 2007 145,244 miles

Interior mirror insecure.

Fail 24 May 2007 145,244 miles

Interior mirror insecure.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 143,132 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 143,130 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak .[possibly from cam-cover gaskets]

Pass 31 May 2005 139,086 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2005 139,086 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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J555 LGC is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J555 LGC, 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 J555 LGC registered?

J555 LGC is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 December 1992.

Is J555 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 LGC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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