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J912 MFH

1998 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,296 mi
Last recorded143,296 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Subaru Legacy107,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ912 MFH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 143,296 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 143,296 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 131,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

h/b lever chewed

n/s h/lamp poor pat

Fail 21 Mar 2017 131,179 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

h/b lever chewed

n/s h/lamp poor pat

Pass 19 Jan 2016 121,279 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heatshield noisey

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 121,260 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heatshield noisey

nearside rear wheel arch corroded and holed

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 116,142 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,521 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 105,965 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,404 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 100,352 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 93,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 86,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 79,390 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 73,027 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 73,027 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 68,161 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 68,161 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 61,938 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 61,938 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 61,938 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) 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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J912 MFH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 107,216 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 J912 MFH, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J912 MFH registered?

J912 MFH is a 1998 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is J912 MFH safe to buy?

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