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H899 JVR

1990 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,792 mi
Last recorded172,792 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Subaru Legacy117,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH899 JVR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2008 172,792 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

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

unable to see and fully assess front and rear brake pads

Pass 29 Aug 2008 172,792 miles

Oil leak

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

unable to see and fully assess front and rear brake pads

Pass 21 Aug 2007 168,576 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 168,573 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f cv gaiter has seapage of grease

Pass 22 Aug 2006 164,454 miles

Oil leak

all bushes perrished and slightly worn

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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H899 JVR is a 1990 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H899 JVR, 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 H899 JVR registered?

H899 JVR is a 1990 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H899 JVR safe to buy?

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