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J678 LJL

1992 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,974 mi
Last recorded140,974 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ678 LJL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 140,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear sub frame rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2011 140,974 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2010 133,150 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front cross-member

Fail 9 Mar 2010 133,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front cross-member

Pass 2 Apr 2009 123,632 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 123,620 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 114,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both outer c.v boots clips loose

front number plate cracked

offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2008 114,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both outer c.v boots clips loose

front number plate cracked

offside headlamp lens cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2007 102,298 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 102,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 87,660 miles

advisory items from initial test still apply

Fail 8 Mar 2006 87,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear shock absorbers/struts appear to have slightly reduced damping effect

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness and on limits

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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J678 LJL is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J678 LJL, 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 J678 LJL registered?

J678 LJL is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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