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B895 NKS

1984 Subaru 1800

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,134 mi
Last recorded66,134 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB895 NKS
MakeSubaru
Model1800
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 66,134 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 66,021 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 65,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,835 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 65,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point corroded and crushed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange joint badly corroded and split, also cracked around the pipe into centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak at front around oil pump and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,604 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,342 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,239 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,191 miles

Engine oil leak evident. N/s/f outrigger corroded.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 65,191 miles

Engine oil leak evident. N/s/f outrigger corroded.

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,989 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 64,989 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,920 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2012 64,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,815 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,336 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,285 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Subaru 1800?

Based on 446 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,544
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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B895 NKS is a 1984 Subaru 1800 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

The most common reason a Subaru 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B895 NKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 42 years old, this Subaru 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B895 NKS is a 1984 Subaru 1800, first registered on 15 August 1984.

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