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J629 MJL

1992 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,121 mi
Last recorded168,121 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ629 MJL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 168,121 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 168,121 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 167,136 miles

Off side front brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Oct 2021 167,136 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Rear fog tell tail missing (4.5.3 (a))

Off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2020 166,546 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 166,470 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 166,470 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 165,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold section. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 165,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working 1x (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold section. (7.1.2)

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

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

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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J629 MJL is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J629 MJL, 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 J629 MJL registered?

J629 MJL is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 March 1992.

Is J629 MJL safe to buy?

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