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J166 SWK

1992 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

White Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,868 mi
Last recorded100,868 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD137,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 SWK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2009 100,868 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,715 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 82,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 64,003 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 64,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2005 48,075 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
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J166 SWK is a 1992 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in White with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 137,998 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 GX 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J166 SWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J166 SWK is a 1992 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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