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J555 DOU

1995 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,437 mi
Last recorded167,437 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Subaru Legacy116,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 DOU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 167,437 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 166,382 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 165,932 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 163,785 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 162,633 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox plug seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 162,633 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox plug seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 160,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 160,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 158,265 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 155,849 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 153,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 149,376 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 145,098 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 145,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 140,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 135,923 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 135,923 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 132,041 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 125,697 miles

Fuel cap sealing surface on tank starting to rust

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 118,946 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 110,224 miles

2x rear outer cv boots damp with grease

front antirollbar link bushes and rear suspention bushes cracking

minor scraches in front screan

n/s/f brakepipe corrodded

rear bumper crossmember badly corrodded

Pass 9 May 2008 103,422 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 97,567 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 91,788 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 91,769 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2005 88,735 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 88,504 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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J555 DOU is a 1995 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 116,194 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 J555 DOU, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J555 DOU registered?

J555 DOU is a 1995 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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