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K976 EJB

1992 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,482 mi
Last recorded216,482 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK976 EJB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 216,482 miles

Corrosion by battery tray

Emissions tested as non cat

Noise and vibration from power stearing

Severe corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 8 Dec 2010 216,482 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion by battery tray

Emissions tested as non cat

Noise and vibration from power stearing

Severe corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2009 213,992 miles

Slight play in n/s/r wheel, Slight exhaust blow, Rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2008 212,884 miles

dampness around power steering reservoir

engine oil leaks

front discs and pad worn

rear discs corroded

slight damage to chassis

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 13 Nov 2008 212,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off side front brake binding

Pass 26 Oct 2007 210,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wiperblade split

Fail 17 Oct 2007 210,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 16 Oct 2006 204,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K976 EJB is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K976 EJB, 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 K976 EJB registered?

K976 EJB is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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