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G123 KAW

1989 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,696 mi
Last recorded120,696 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Subaru Legacy118,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 KAW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2007 120,696 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 120,689 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill inside rear door shut

heavy corrosion to rear cross member but is doubled skined

Pass 25 Feb 2006 114,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear subframe heavy corrosion advise to repair or replace

Fail 15 Feb 2006 114,794 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brakes do not release after heavy braking

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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G123 KAW is a 1989 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 118,301 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 G123 KAW, 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 37 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G123 KAW registered?

G123 KAW is a 1989 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 December 1989.

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