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J838 PJC

1992 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,853 mi
Last recorded83,853 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD135,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 PJC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 83,853 miles

brake pipes covered in plastic trim , n/s inner c.v gaiter badly split & leaking , perrishing/cracking to suspension bushes , steering rack gaiters perrished/cracked small pin hole in n/s , n/s/r tyre worn low perrished/cracked

clutch bite point high , radiator corroded , dents/scratches to various body panels , n/s/r no plate light cover broken , steering wheel repaired with tape , brake fluid level low , exhaust corroded , corrosion to brake discs

heavy surface corrosion to vehicle under body , brake hoses perrished

Fail 7 Jul 2008 83,853 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pipes covered in plastic trim , n/s inner c.v gaiter badly split & leaking , perrishing/cracking to suspension bushes , steering rack gaiters perrished/cracked small pin hole in n/s , n/s/r tyre worn low perrished/cracked

clutch bite point high , radiator corroded , dents/scratches to various body panels , n/s/r no plate light cover broken , steering wheel repaired with tape , brake fluid level low , exhaust corroded , corrosion to brake discs

heavy surface corrosion to vehicle under body , brake hoses perrished

Pass 26 Jun 2007 80,498 miles

cover missing from n/s number plate light

n/s inner cv boot split

steering wheel has tape over a small rough area

Pass 6 Nov 2006 65,133 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 65,105 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
6,349
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 149
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Stop lamp not working 65
Registration plate lamp not working 51
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J838 PJC is a 1992 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 135,784 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J838 PJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 34 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J838 PJC registered?

J838 PJC is a 1992 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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