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J56 RAV

1992 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,502 mi
Last recorded179,502 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ56 RAV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 179,502 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 179,495 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 178,555 miles

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 174,288 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 167,334 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 158,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 151,420 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 151,412 miles

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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

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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J56 RAV is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J56 RAV, 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 J56 RAV registered?

J56 RAV is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J56 RAV safe to buy?

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