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G556 COY

1990 Subaru Sambar

White Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,004 mi
Last recorded89,004 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 COY
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 89,004 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 89,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 86,465 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 83,378 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 83,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 79,582 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 79,582 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 76,541 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Sambar?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
fog lamp missing 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
Statutory seat belt missing 18
Headlamp aim too high 18
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G556 COY is a 1990 Subaru Sambar in White with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Subaru Sambar fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G556 COY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Sambar typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 36 years old, this Subaru Sambar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of G556 COY?

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What year was G556 COY registered?

G556 COY is a 1990 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G556 COY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G556 COY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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