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J251 VOX

1992 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,242 mi
Last recorded186,242 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy121,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ251 VOX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2015 186,242 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 177,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

off side inner drive shaft gaitor split

oil leak from engine

rear subframe corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2014 177,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

off side inner drive shaft gaitor split

oil leak from engine

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 169,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear suspension bushes poor condittion

some fluid from rubber pipe on nearside rear

Fail 4 Sep 2013 169,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all rear suspension bushes in poor condition

noted some fluid from rubber pipe on nearside rear .

Pass 28 Sep 2012 163,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front side repeator lens taped to vehicle

windscreen delaminating around edges

Fail 28 Sep 2012 163,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front side repeator lens taped to vehicle

windscreen delaminating around edges

Pass 21 Oct 2011 156,238 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT NOISE O/S/REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 22 Oct 2010 148,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

fuel filler neck is rusty.

Pass 24 Oct 2009 141,107 miles

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

Oil leak

rear backing plate rusty

underside heavy underseal

Pass 18 Oct 2008 133,569 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 11 Oct 2007 126,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

all suspension bushes perished

Pass 26 Oct 2006 118,045 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2005 109,788 miles

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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J251 VOX is a 1992 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J251 VOX, 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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J251 VOX is a 1992 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 December 1992.

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