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J997 DAP

1992 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,179 mi
Last recorded208,179 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 DAP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 May 2007 208,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

heatshields on exhaust loose

Pass 15 May 2007 208,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

heatshields on exhaust loose

Pass 15 May 2006 184,386 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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J997 DAP is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J997 DAP, 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 J997 DAP registered?

J997 DAP is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J997 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J997 DAP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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