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J140 DYA

1992 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,759 mi
Last recorded162,759 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 DYA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 162,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Radiator fins corroded/missing

Fail 19 Feb 2008 162,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Radiator fins corroded/missing

Pass 26 Jan 2007 156,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 152,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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J140 DYA is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J140 DYA, 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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J140 DYA is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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