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J301 LFE

1991 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,549 mi
Last recorded212,549 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD129,501 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ301 LFE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy GX 4WD
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 212,549 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 212,395 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 208,115 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 208,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

various suspension bushes showing signs of perishing

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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J301 LFE is a 1991 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J301 LFE, 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 J301 LFE registered?

J301 LFE is a 1991 Subaru Legacy GX 4WD, first registered on 28 November 1991.

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