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J697 DUL

1992 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,115 mi
Last recorded213,115 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 DUL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 213,115 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 204,592 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 204,592 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 198,029 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 190,936 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 190,936 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 177,316 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 177,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 167,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 167,243 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 151,242 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 141,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 141,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 134,381 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 125,955 miles

NSF OSF TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Nearside 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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J697 DUL is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J697 DUL, 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 J697 DUL registered?

J697 DUL is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J697 DUL safe to buy?

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