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G988 PMR

1989 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Subaru Legacy118,301 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG988 PMR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 98,740 miles

Rear antiroll bar drop link rubbers perished.

Fail 6 Aug 2008 98,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear antiroll bar drop link rubbers perished.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 96,597 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADE,S SPLIT AT END,S

NSF MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 95,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 93,036 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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G988 PMR is a 1989 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G988 PMR, 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 G988 PMR registered?

G988 PMR is a 1989 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 December 1989.

Is G988 PMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G988 PMR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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