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G657 CCV

1990 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,507 mi
Last recorded79,507 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Subaru Legacy117,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG657 CCV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 79,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 79,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 78,961 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component defective (6.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,622 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 78,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,418 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 78,415 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 78,220 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 78,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion in wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,896 miles

Advise underside of vehicle washed down and treated with wax oil

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear sill area corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 77,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 76,772 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 76,772 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 76,195 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,608 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,823 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 74,823 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 74,245 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 74,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,864 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 73,357 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,657 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 72,224 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 71,876 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,539 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,115 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 70,693 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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G657 CCV is a 1990 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G657 CCV, 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 G657 CCV registered?

G657 CCV is a 1990 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is G657 CCV safe to buy?

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