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J705 DTS

1991 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

White Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,774 mi
Last recorded172,774 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD129,501 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ705 DTS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2009 172,774 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 169,171 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 167,831 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy GX 4WD?

Based on 824 MOT tests across 218 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
6,073
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
218
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 33
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 30
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J705 DTS is a 1991 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in White with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 129,501 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 GX 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J705 DTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J705 DTS registered?

J705 DTS is a 1991 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 26 September 1991.

Is J705 DTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J705 DTS shows 3 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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