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J397 ELG

1991 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,958 mi
Last recorded152,958 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy119,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 ELG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2013 152,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2012 148,529 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 148,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 143,456 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 143,253 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 138,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer and inner sills slighty corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2010 138,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer and inner sills slighty corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 135,370 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 135,341 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 130,240 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 130,240 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 130,382 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 130,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 127,626 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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J397 ELG is a 1991 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J397 ELG, 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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J397 ELG is a 1991 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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