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J214 LWD

1991 Subaru Legacy

Beige Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,848 mi
Last recorded100,848 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy119,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 LWD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 100,848 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 98,005 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 98,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 98,005 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 95,364 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 95,364 miles

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

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

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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J214 LWD is a 1991 Subaru Legacy in Beige with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J214 LWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J214 LWD registered?

J214 LWD is a 1991 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 1991.

Is J214 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J214 LWD shows 6 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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