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G868 UMW

1989 Subaru Legacy

Gold Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,131 mi
Last recorded129,131 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Subaru Legacy118,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG868 UMW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 129,131 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 129,131 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 125,564 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 118,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 112,864 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 104,528 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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G868 UMW is a 1989 Subaru Legacy in Gold with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G868 UMW, 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 G868 UMW registered?

G868 UMW is a 1989 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 November 1989.

Is G868 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G868 UMW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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