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J812 BAL

1992 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,769 mi
Last recorded139,769 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 BAL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 139,769 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Oct 2024 136,132 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse lamps inop

Fail 22 Oct 2024 136,132 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slight corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse lamps inop

Pass 25 Oct 2023 129,016 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 128,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 128,823 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 128,209 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 128,206 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 125,957 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 124,250 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 121,304 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight damage on the outer wall but not through to the cords

Pass 26 Sep 2014 112,219 miles

Oil leak

engine check light on

o/s and n/s outer sills have covers fitted unable to check for corrosion

o/s and n/s rear tyres have age cracks in there side walls

Pass 20 Jun 2013 111,758 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,352 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 110,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 109,760 miles

advise engine check light staying on

Pass 3 Jun 2010 109,120 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 108,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 106,992 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 105,238 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 104,786 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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J812 BAL is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J812 BAL, 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 J812 BAL registered?

J812 BAL is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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