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G473 CPR

1989 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

238,014 mi
Last recorded238,014 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Subaru Legacy118,301 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG473 CPR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 238,014 miles

Surface corrosion to all brake hoses furrels

Surface corrosion to all front steering and suspension units

Surface corrosion to all rear suspension units

Fail 3 Jul 2009 238,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion to all brake hoses furrels

Surface corrosion to all front steering and suspension units

Surface corrosion to all rear suspension units

Pass 30 Nov 2005 229,955 miles

replace brake pedal rubber

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2005 229,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

replace brake pedal rubber

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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G473 CPR is a 1989 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G473 CPR, 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 G473 CPR registered?

G473 CPR is a 1989 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 December 1989.

Is G473 CPR safe to buy?

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