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J153 SPH

1992 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,899 mi
Last recorded98,899 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ153 SPH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 98,899 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 98,899 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 95,272 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 95,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 91,837 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 91,776 miles

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

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

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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J153 SPH is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J153 SPH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J153 SPH?

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What year was J153 SPH registered?

J153 SPH is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J153 SPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J153 SPH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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