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H179 BHR

1991 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

256,785 mi
Last recorded256,785 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy119,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH179 BHR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 256,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on r/h wing covered with tape

front brake pads unable to assess in full

Pass 28 Mar 2009 233,257 miles

BOTH SUN VISORS REMOVED.

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS

MODERATE PULSATION ON SERVICE BRAKE PEDDLE UNDER BRAKING

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

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

SLIGHT DISTORTION TO OUTER N/S/R TYRE WALL.

Fail 27 Mar 2009 233,257 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

BOTH SUN VISORS REMOVED.

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

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

SLIGHT DISTORTION TO OUTER N/S/R TYRE WALL.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 224,470 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 221,739 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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H179 BHR is a 1991 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H179 BHR, 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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What year was H179 BHR registered?

H179 BHR is a 1991 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 April 1991.

Is H179 BHR safe to buy?

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