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G638 UBW

1989 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,465 mi
Last recorded111,465 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Subaru Legacy118,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG638 UBW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2012 111,465 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 107,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 104,286 miles

corrosion on nsf wing

Pass 15 Jan 2009 101,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ns inner cv gaiter split

ns track rod slight play

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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G638 UBW 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 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 G638 UBW, 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 G638 UBW registered?

G638 UBW is a 1989 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 December 1989.

Is G638 UBW safe to buy?

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