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J291 RFX

1991 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,912 mi
Last recorded191,912 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy119,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 RFX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 191,912 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 191,765 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 181,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 181,120 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake pipes corroded

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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J291 RFX is a 1991 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J291 RFX, 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 J291 RFX registered?

J291 RFX is a 1991 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 December 1991.

Is J291 RFX safe to buy?

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