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J197 WVN

1992 Subaru Legacy

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,755 mi
Last recorded169,755 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2006
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 WVN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2006 169,755 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 169,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 158,909 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 158,909 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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J197 WVN is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J197 WVN, 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

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What year was J197 WVN registered?

J197 WVN is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 January 1992.

Is J197 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J197 WVN shows 4 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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