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H503 WYJ

1990 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,293 mi
Last recorded83,293 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1990 Subaru Legacy117,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH503 WYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2015 83,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine check light on

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,630 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 77,968 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 74,580 miles

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

offside rear tyre flat

Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,577 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 70,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,003 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,508 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,663 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 54,334 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 52,463 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 52,463 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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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H503 WYJ is a 1990 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 117,834 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 H503 WYJ, 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 36 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H503 WYJ registered?

H503 WYJ is a 1990 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H503 WYJ safe to buy?

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