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J609 MRL

1992 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,731 mi
Last recorded121,731 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ609 MRL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 121,731 miles

brake pedal feels slightly spondgy

front discs and pads getting low

rear brake hoses perishing

rear crossmember holes npt within 30cm of any structure point oor brake fixing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2008 121,731 miles

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

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

brake pedal feels slightly spondgy

front discs and pads getting low

rear brake hoses perishing

rear crossmember holes npt within 30cm of any structure point oor brake fixing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2007 119,849 miles

front discs getting low

front tyres getting low

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2007 119,849 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs getting low

front tyres getting low and wearing inner edges

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Sep 2006 114,909 miles

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

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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J609 MRL is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J609 MRL, 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 J609 MRL registered?

J609 MRL is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 June 1992.

Is J609 MRL safe to buy?

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