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J278 YRM

1991 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,718 mi
Last recorded164,718 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy119,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 YRM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 164,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 162,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 162,195 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 160,195 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 160,195 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 155,080 miles

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

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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J278 YRM is a 1991 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J278 YRM, 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 J278 YRM registered?

J278 YRM is a 1991 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J278 YRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J278 YRM shows 6 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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