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J259 YAW

1992 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,952 mi
Last recorded145,952 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD142,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ259 YAW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Turbo 4WD
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 145,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 145,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery negative lead rubbing on positive lead

nearside inner driveshaft boot clip missing

Pass 5 Jun 2006 142,485 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 142,466 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear number plate starting to become unlegable

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD?

Based on 455 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,566
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
constant velocity joint gaiter split 25
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
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J259 YAW is a 1992 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD in Red 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 Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 142,794 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J259 YAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J259 YAW registered?

J259 YAW is a 1992 Subaru Legacy Turbo 4WD, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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