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J231 LWD

1991 Subaru Legacy

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,519 mi
Last recorded168,519 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy119,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ231 LWD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2007 168,519 miles

front no plate cracked could not examine all brake pipes some in bodywork

Pass 30 Aug 2006 163,402 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive play

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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J231 LWD is a 1991 Subaru Legacy in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J231 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.

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What year was J231 LWD registered?

J231 LWD is a 1991 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 September 1991.

Is J231 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J231 LWD shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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