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G204 VYV

1990 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,112 mi
Last recorded117,112 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Subaru Legacy117,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG204 VYV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2006 117,112 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 117,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 25 Jul 2005 112,734 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 112,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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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G204 VYV is a 1990 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 117,834 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 G204 VYV, 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 36 years old, this Subaru Legacy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G204 VYV registered?

G204 VYV is a 1990 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G204 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G204 VYV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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