MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,342 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
slight underbody corrosion
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lamp cluster cracked
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Outer Both sills covered by plastic skirts
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Various body + bumper damaged
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked and damaged (0.1 (d))
Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front windscreen has small chip
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear going into nsr flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear light unit slight damage
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear bumper slight loose , still secure
all suspension components corroded
body work has various dents and scratches
oil level not showing on dipstick
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil level low
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil level on minimum
Brake fluid low
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated all shocks corroded (2.4.D.1b)
Coolant leak ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak ()
both front and rear bumper showing slight o sign's accident damage
both rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight movement
brake pipe ends have been greased
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated all shocks corroded (2.4.D.1b)
Coolant leak ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak ()
both front and rear bumper showing slight o sign's accident damage
both rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight movement
brake pipe ends have been greased
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside tail lamp cracked
offside tail lamp lens cracked
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
nearside tail lamp cracked
offside tail lamp lens cracked
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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R168 KJE is a 1999 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 R168 KJE, 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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R168 KJE is a 1999 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 1999.
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