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G488 WJO

1990 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2212cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,421 mi
Last recorded162,421 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Subaru Legacy117,834 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG488 WJO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,212cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 162,421 miles

rear registration plate slightly faeded.

Fail 17 May 2008 157,766 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 157,766 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 154,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 149,272 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 149,272 miles

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

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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G488 WJO is a 1990 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,212cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G488 WJO, 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 G488 WJO registered?

G488 WJO is a 1990 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 March 1990.

Is G488 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G488 WJO shows 6 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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