MOT History from tests of petrol SUBARU LEGACYs year 1992

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Pass percent:60.98%

(The average a petrol SUBARU LEGACY year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:2,870 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	160
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	157
Headlamp aim out of alignment	145
Brake pipe excessively corroded	106
Registration plate issues	95
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	53
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	51
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	50
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	47
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	44
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	36
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	34
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	32
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	30
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	30
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	22
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	14
Rear brake binding	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	9
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	160
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	157
Headlamp aim out of alignment	145
Brake pipe excessively corroded	106
Registration plate issues	95
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	53
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	51
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	50
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	47
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	44
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	36
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	34
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	32
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	30
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	30
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	26
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	22
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	18
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	14
Rear brake binding	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	9
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	8
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	7
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol SUBARU LEGACYs year 1992

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