MOT History from tests of petrol SUBARU LEGACYs year 1990

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Pass percent:62.99%

(The average a petrol SUBARU LEGACY year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:997 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Brake pipe excessively corroded	38
Headlamp aim out of alignment	30
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Registration plate issues	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	21
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	13
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Windscreen has damage	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	43
Brake pipe excessively corroded	38
Headlamp aim out of alignment	30
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Registration plate issues	25
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	21
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	19
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	13
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Windscreen has damage	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2

MOT History from tests of petrol SUBARU LEGACYs year 1990

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