MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion around front wheel arches
Driveshaft outer boots perished
Heat shields are noisey
Nearside front anti roll bar has slight play in pin and bush
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rubber missing from clutch pedal
oil dampness around power steering rack cannot see a leak
rear suspension soft
Rubber missing from clutch pedal
Corrosion around front wheel arches
Driveshaft outer boots perished
Heat shields are noisey
Nearside front anti roll bar has slight play in pin and bush
oil dampness around power steering rack cannot see a leak
rear suspension soft
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s front tyer worn outer edges
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J253 NWD is a 1989 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 118,301 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 J253 NWD, 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 37 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J253 NWD registered?
J253 NWD is a 1989 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 1989.
Is J253 NWD safe to buy?
The MOT history for J253 NWD shows 3 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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