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G522 ESB

1990 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,699 mi
Last recorded221,699 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Subaru Legacy117,834 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG522 ESB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2009 221,699 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2008 215,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 207,557 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 197,949 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 197,950 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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G522 ESB is a 1990 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 117,834 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 G522 ESB, 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 36 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G522 ESB registered?

G522 ESB is a 1990 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G522 ESB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G522 ESB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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