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J167 FAS

1991 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,974 mi
Last recorded61,974 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy119,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ167 FAS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2016 61,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 60,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 60,521 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 60,135 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 60,091 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2012 59,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 59,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2011 59,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 58,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 58,116 miles

brakes checked by decelerometer due to permenant 4x4 individual brake performaces cannot be checked

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

unable to see inner face of rear brake discs on test

Fail 13 May 2009 58,116 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

brakes checked by decelerometer due to permenant 4x4 individual brake performaces cannot be checked

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

unable to see inner face of rear brake discs on test

Pass 27 May 2008 57,749 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 57,364 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,878 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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J167 FAS is a 1991 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J167 FAS, 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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J167 FAS is a 1991 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 September 1991.

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