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J349 BPW

1991 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

299,644 mi
Last recorded299,644 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD128,838 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ349 BPW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2009 299,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 272,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wing corroding

Fail 30 May 2007 244,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper spindle worn

Pass 30 May 2007 244,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper spindle worn

Pass 2 May 2006 214,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2006 214,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD?

Based on 1,696 MOT tests across 456 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
6,349
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 149
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130
Brake pipe excessively corroded 90
Stop lamp not working 65
Registration plate lamp not working 51
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J349 BPW is a 1991 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 128,838 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J349 BPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J349 BPW is a 1991 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 28 October 1991.

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