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G609 ADE

1990 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,241 mi
Last recorded117,241 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD114,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG609 ADE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy Gl 4WD
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 117,241 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 117,241 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 3 May 2007 114,018 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 114,018 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 105,295 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 105,295 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G609 ADE is a 1990 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 114,018 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 G609 ADE, 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 36 years old, this Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G609 ADE is a 1990 Subaru Legacy Gl 4WD, first registered on 17 May 1990.

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