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H506 WYJ

1990 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,489 mi
Last recorded84,489 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Subaru Legacy117,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH506 WYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 84,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 84,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 83,225 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 81,823 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 81,822 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 79,200 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 79,198 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,115 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 76,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,845 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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H506 WYJ is a 1990 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 H506 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H506 WYJ registered?

H506 WYJ is a 1990 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 August 1990.

Is H506 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H506 WYJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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