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J126 HST

1992 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,825 mi
Last recorded25,825 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ126 HST
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,825 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 85,820 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2009 84,349 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 83,024 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 82,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 81,047 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 80,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 78,778 miles

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

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

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

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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J126 HST is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,820cc 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 J126 HST, 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 J126 HST registered?

J126 HST is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J126 HST safe to buy?

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