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G249 COY

1989 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,348 mi
Last recorded165,348 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1989 Subaru Legacy118,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 COY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 165,348 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 165,328 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 165,326 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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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G249 COY is a 1989 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 G249 COY, 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 G249 COY registered?

G249 COY is a 1989 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 December 1989.

Is G249 COY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G249 COY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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