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J765 KCN

1992 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

189,855 mi
Last recorded189,855 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ765 KCN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 189,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

ALL Rubber Suspension Bushes throughout the vehicle are perishing.

Brake Fluid is dark, recommend changing.

Driver's Belt is Frayed.

N/S/F Brake is binding minorly.

N/S/F CV Boot is splitting.

N/S/R Inner Wheel Arch at Rear, Corroded to Excess, Outside of Prescribed Area.

O/S/R Inner Wheel Arch at Rear, Corroded to Excess, Outside of Prescribed Area.

Rear Brake Discs are corroded, heavy in places, borderline to failure.

Rear Chassis Rails & Rear Subframe are heavily corroded, borderline to failure.

Rear Wiper & Washer Inoperative.

Steering Column Bushings are worn.

Steering Rack has neglidgable play.

Transmission Tunnel is corroding around Seatbelt Mountings, borderline to failure.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 185,570 miles

All 4 Coil Springs are corroded, and becoming weak, especially the front pair.

Brake Fluid is dark, and should be changed.

Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Camshaft Rattle from engine.

Corrosion on all body panels, severe in places.

Corrosion on the rear wheel arches.

Driver's Seatbelt is frayed.

Engine Oil Leak.

Front Anti-Roll Bar D Bushes are deteriorating.

Front Chassis Legs are corroding.

Front Inner Sills are corroding.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Number Plate Lamps are dim.

Rear Anti Roll Bar D Bushes are deteriorating.

Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes are deteriorating.

Rear Axle Subframe is corroded.

Rear Brake Discs are corroding.

Rear Camber Arm Bushings are deteriorating.

Rear Inner Wheel Arches at Rear are corroded, almost to excess.

Rear Trailing arm, front most bushes are deteriorating.

Rear Wiper and Washer are inoperative.

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering Column Top Bushings are worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 185,570 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

All 4 Coil Springs are corroded, and becoming weak, especially the front pair.

Brake Fluid is dark, and should be changed.

Brake Pipe Unions are corroding.

Camshaft Rattle from engine.

Corrosion on all body panels, severe in places.

Corrosion on the rear wheel arches.

Driver's Seatbelt is frayed.

Front Anti-Roll Bar D Bushes are deteriorating.

Front Chassis Legs are corroding.

Front Inner Sills are corroding.

Number Plate Lamps are dim.

Rear Anti Roll Bar D Bushes are deteriorating.

Rear Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes are deteriorating.

Rear Axle Subframe is corroded.

Rear Brake Discs are corroding.

Rear Camber Arm Bushings are deteriorating.

Rear Inner Wheel Arches at Rear are corroded, almost to excess.

Rear Trailing arm, front most bushes are deteriorating.

Rear Wiper and Washer are inoperative.

Steering Column Top Bushings are worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 181,209 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on brake hose ferroules and n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear subframe, approaching heavy in places

corrosion on various body panels, heavy in places, n/s/r wheel arch borderline to fail

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar end eyelet bushes worn

front no plate cracked and both no plates deteriorating

general corrosion on suspension and coil springs

general deterioration on all suspension rubber bushing

o/s/f tyre tending to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre, slight damage to inner wall

slight play in steering column top

wear on drivers seat belt

Fail 9 Jun 2011 181,206 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

!!! advise do not use vehicle until brake fluid leak is repaired !!!

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid low

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on brake hose ferroules and n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear subframe, approaching heavy in places

corrosion on various body panels, heavy in places, n/s/r wheel arch borderline to fail

engine oil leak

exhaust rattling internally around centre cat area

front anti roll bar end eyelet bushes worn

front no plate cracked and both no plates deteriorating

general corrosion on suspension and coil springs

general deterioration on all suspension rubber bushing

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/f tyre tending to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre, slight damage to inner wall

slight play in steering column top

wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 21 Jun 2010 176,473 miles

bonnet catch seizing [catch near radiator]

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on suspension and rear subframe

front brake pads around 70% worn / rears on offside around 80% worn

front no plate cracked / rear plate deteriorating

rubber deteriorating on all suspension bushing in general

slight engine oil leak

various body corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2010 176,473 miles

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

bonnet catch seizing [catch near radiator]

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on suspension and rear subframe

front brake pads around 70% worn / rears on offside around 80% worn

front no plate cracked / rear plate deteriorating

rubber deteriorating on all suspension bushing in general

slight engine oil leak

various body corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2009 172,717 miles

all brake pads around 60-70% worn

all rear suspension rubber bushes deteriorating

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion on various suspension components / arms etc

front no plate cracked / rear no plate deteriorating

o/s/f seat belt worn

rear subframe heavily corroded on nearside

rear wheel arches and tailgate corroding

slight engine oil leak

slight engine rattle on idle

slight leak on main radiator

slight play in steering column top

wear on front brake discs

windscreen , laminates parting on both lower corners

Pass 5 Aug 2008 166,684 miles

all four rear suspension tie bars / outer bushes , rubber deteriorating but no movement at this time

both sill step tops corroded at rear / approaching weak , small perforation in n/s

corrosion on both rear wheel arches ,o/s/f wing and tailgate

corrosion on rear suspension arms and rear subframe / approaching heavy on subframe

front anti roll bar end bushes deteriorating

front no plate cracked / rear no plate deteriorating

n/s/f brake disc worn / front pads 60-70% worn

n/s/r brake disc surface rust / rear pads 70% worn

slight engine oil leak

unable to check outer sills for corrosion / sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2007 158,534 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 158,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all anti roll bar eyelet bushes worn,front and rear

both rear shockers approaching weak

corrosion started on sill tops at rear / tailgate / rear wheel arches

front no plate cracked

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2006 149,961 miles

corrosion started on tailgate and rear wheel arches

front no plate cracked

slight scratches on o/s windscreen

slight wear/play in front anti roll bar 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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J765 KCN is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J765 KCN, 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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J765 KCN is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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