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J208 RPL

1992 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,117 mi
Last recorded131,117 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ208 RPL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 131,117 miles

belt squeel on full lock

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats

hole in nearside headlight lens

moisture in offside headlight lens

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2010 131,085 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted

belt squeel on full lock

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats

hole in nearside headlight lens

moisture in offside headlight lens

Pass 5 Feb 2009 121,980 miles

brake pedal slight travel

child seats fitted in rear

corrosion to osr door sill

front and rear brake discs worn

front n umber plate loose

loud exhaust fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

underside of car covered in mud,brake and suspension components

Fail 5 Feb 2009 121,979 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake pedal slight travel

child seats fitted in rear

corrosion to osr door sill

front and rear brake discs worn

front n umber plate loose

loud exhaust fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

underside of car covered in mud,brake and suspension components

Pass 5 Feb 2008 111,564 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 111,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 103,929 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J208 RPL is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J208 RPL, 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 J208 RPL registered?

J208 RPL is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 February 1992.

Is J208 RPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J208 RPL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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