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J608 JHR

1992 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,949 mi
Last recorded167,949 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 JHR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 167,949 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 167,949 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

1.5 ltrs of engine oil & 1.5 ltrs of coolant added before starting test.

clutch found to be slipping during brake test.

fan belt perishing.

front brake pads may be low.

o/s door mirror backing cracked

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight oil leak from steering rack area.

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

steering wheel outer rim padding is worn & loose.

various steering bushes perishing.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 164,078 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 164,078 miles

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

engine check light illuminated

slight fluid leak from power assisted steering

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2005 160,656 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 160,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension bushes perrishing

damage to O/S/F bumper

lower steering column UJ slight play

oil leak from N/S rocker cover gasket

rear suspension soft in operation

slight wear in both front antiroll bar link bushes

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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J608 JHR is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J608 JHR, 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 J608 JHR registered?

J608 JHR is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 February 1992.

Is J608 JHR safe to buy?

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