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J253 NWD

1989 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,208 mi
Last recorded207,208 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Subaru Legacy118,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ253 NWD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2007 207,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 207,208 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 202,726 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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