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J592 LMW

1992 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,668 mi
Last recorded138,668 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ592 LMW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 138,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 138,661 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 136,359 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake only just holding on incline during brake test

Fail 15 Oct 2024 136,359 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h4 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake only just holding on incline during brake test

Pass 31 Oct 2023 134,593 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 131,922 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 131,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard not for road use exhaust fitted (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 128,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted and inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 128,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted and inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 206,977 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 206,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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J592 LMW is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J592 LMW, 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 J592 LMW registered?

J592 LMW is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J592 LMW safe to buy?

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