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J1 JAF

1999 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,581 mi
Last recorded60,581 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 JAF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,581 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 60,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,193 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,688 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,688 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,300 miles

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

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

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

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

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Fail 23 Mar 2010 58,300 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,464 miles

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

exhaust heat shields rattling

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Fail 15 Apr 2009 56,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

exhaust heat shields rattling

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,809 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 52,809 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 49,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

centre stop light bulb inoperative

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre stop light bulb inoperative

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2006 46,736 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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J1 JAF is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,708 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 J1 JAF, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J1 JAF is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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