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G398 VFB

1989 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

246,619 mi
Last recorded246,619 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Subaru Legacy118,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 VFB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2016 246,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 242,107 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure but unable to move

Pass 24 Apr 2014 238,160 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 232,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 227,917 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 223,501 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 218,272 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 210,943 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 206,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 200,469 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 192,769 miles

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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G398 VFB is a 1989 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G398 VFB, 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 G398 VFB registered?

G398 VFB is a 1989 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G398 VFB safe to buy?

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