MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,985 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Near side front head lamp holed
Near side front tyre perished
Off side front tyre cut along tread but not exposing cords
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Near side front head lamp holed
Near side front tyre perished
Off side front tyre cut along tread but not exposing cords
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
near side front inner drive sharft gaiter split
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
near side front inner drive sharft gaiter split
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J161 GOW is a 1991 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J161 GOW, 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 J161 GOW registered?
J161 GOW is a 1991 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 September 1991.
Is J161 GOW safe to buy?
The MOT history for J161 GOW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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