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H159 MPB

1991 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,359 mi
Last recorded152,359 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy119,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 MPB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 152,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 152,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 134,353 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 134,353 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 125,623 miles

185/70/14 88H

both front outer c.v. gaiters have slight leak

n/s/r tyre low on tread and very old, 18 yrs

oil leaks

slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,843 miles

all pads obsecured by trims and calipers

n/s/r tyre worn inner tread

rear diff leaking oil

slight brake bind n/s/f

slight grease escaping from both front cv boots

slight wear on o/s/r link rod bush

Pass 8 Oct 2013 120,660 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

eng light on

i can not see the pads

nsr tyre worn on edge and perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight binding on nsf wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2012 118,124 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 115,003 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 115,003 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

some wear on o/s/ and n/s/r link rod buahes

Pass 11 Oct 2010 111,166 miles

Heat shied insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 108,166 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 105,010 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 105,010 miles

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

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

underbody covered with underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2007 101,812 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 101,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 99,468 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 99,468 miles

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

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEARING LIMITS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST SURPORT HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO ALLOW FOR TOWBAR FITMENT

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY DIRTY

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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H159 MPB is a 1991 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 119,627 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 H159 MPB, 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 35 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H159 MPB is a 1991 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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