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J254 BGT

1991 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,016 mi
Last recorded183,016 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy119,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ254 BGT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2007 183,016 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 183,016 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

l/h rear tyre sltght cut in outer side wall

Pass 5 Nov 2005 174,417 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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J254 BGT is a 1991 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J254 BGT, 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 J254 BGT registered?

J254 BGT is a 1991 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J254 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J254 BGT 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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