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J483 MBX

1991 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

White Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,148 mi
Last recorded155,148 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD128,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ483 MBX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 155,148 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 155,148 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 149,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 149,488 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
6,349
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 149
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Stop lamp not working 65
Registration plate lamp not working 51
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J483 MBX is a 1991 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in White with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 128,838 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J483 MBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J483 MBX is a 1991 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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