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G796 LHA

1989 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,441 mi
Last recorded131,441 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Subaru Legacy118,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG796 LHA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 131,441 miles

bodywork poor and damaged attention drawn to nsr quarter panel and corrossion to front wings

Fail 19 Jun 2009 131,441 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bodywork poor and damaged attention drawn to nsr quarter panel and corrossion to front wings

engine misfiring requires attention

vehicle displaying various areas of early corrossion

Pass 3 Mar 2008 130,734 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 127,348 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2006 125,608 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Near side rear brake binding

Near side rear tyre side wall damage

Off ide rear brake binding

Rear pannel corroded

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2006

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Near side rear tyre side wall damage

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear pannel corroded

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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G796 LHA is a 1989 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G796 LHA, 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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G796 LHA is a 1989 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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