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J782 DYK

1992 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,641 mi
Last recorded142,641 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ782 DYK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 142,641 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 140,561 miles

Nearside Front lower wing corroded and holed

Nearside Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 140,561 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/top is sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front lower wing corroded and holed

Nearside Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 139,188 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 137,565 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 136,855 miles

Oil leak

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 136,152 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 136,152 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 135,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 28 May 2011 135,629 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 134,492 miles

signs of rusting on rear wheel arch areas

Pass 4 Jun 2009 133,207 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2009 133,168 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2008 131,957 miles

Minor damage to offside headlight

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Unable to spin rear wheels due 4wd

Pass 5 Jun 2007 130,709 miles

Both c.v boots starting to perish

Both steering rack gaiters starting to perish

Minor damage to offside headlight

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 May 2006 129,318 miles

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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J782 DYK is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J782 DYK, 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 J782 DYK registered?

J782 DYK is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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