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J25 AWD

1999 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,115 mi
Last recorded161,115 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 AWD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 161,115 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm swivel pin bush perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm swivel pin bush perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 160,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Limit : 0.97 - 1.03. Actual : 1.06. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Blow at rear exhaust pipe to rear box. (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer insecure Rear box adrift / not connected to exhaust pipe. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Vacuum pipe adrift / split to plenum chamber below servo pipe. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm swivel pin bush perished / splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm swivel pin bush perished / splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 154,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 146,684 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 143,459 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 143,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf outer CVJ boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Front washers not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 142,625 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 142,191 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 142,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Osf headlamp lens requires cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Osr wheel arch (front of rear wheel arch) rusty/hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,236 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 141,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 138,518 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 135,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 135,235 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 132,129 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 132,129 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 128,318 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 128,318 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 123,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 25 Mar 2014 118,416 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 112,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 107,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,029 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 88,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,764 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,601 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,683 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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J25 AWD is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,708 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 J25 AWD, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J25 AWD registered?

J25 AWD is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J25 AWD safe to buy?

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