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J245 VEF

1992 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,525 mi
Last recorded155,525 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ245 VEF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2006 155,525 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 150,374 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 150,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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J245 VEF is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J245 VEF, 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 J245 VEF?

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What year was J245 VEF registered?

J245 VEF is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 April 1992.

Is J245 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J245 VEF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J245 VEF have outstanding finance?

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