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G980 ATL

1989 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,522 mi
Last recorded179,522 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Subaru Legacy118,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG980 ATL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 179,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front tyres deteriorating/ cracking recommend replaced.

Fail 24 Mar 2020 179,516 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working pump not working. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front tyres deteriorating/ cracking recommend replaced.

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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G980 ATL is a 1989 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G980 ATL, 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 G980 ATL registered?

G980 ATL is a 1989 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is G980 ATL safe to buy?

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