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J866 GAS

1999 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,666 mi
Last recorded102,666 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Subaru Legacy104,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ866 GAS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 102,666 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,414 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside mirror glass damaged but still shows visible view to rear

Pass 16 Mar 2011 98,745 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 95,808 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 93,804 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 92,246 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 92,246 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 88,198 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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J866 GAS is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 104,708 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 J866 GAS, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J866 GAS is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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