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K259 OWV

1992 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Gold Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,500 mi
Last recorded103,500 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1992 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD137,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK259 OWV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1992
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 103,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 24 Dec 2008 103,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 96,366 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Dec 2007 96,366 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 88,934 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 88,929 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers could be better

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
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K259 OWV is a 1992 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Gold with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 137,998 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 GX 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K259 OWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy GX 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 34 years old, this Subaru Legacy GX 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K259 OWV registered?

K259 OWV is a 1992 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K259 OWV safe to buy?

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