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C38 NTL

1986 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,155 mi
Last recorded54,155 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Subaru Mv Pickup74,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC38 NTL
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,155 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 50,143 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 49,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,506 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 47,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Mv Pickup?

Based on 8,799 MOT tests across 1,258 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,609
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,745
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 507
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 489
Brake pipe excessively corroded 458
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 425
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C38 NTL is a 1986 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 74,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Mv Pickup fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C38 NTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Mv Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Subaru Mv Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of C38 NTL?

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What year was C38 NTL registered?

C38 NTL is a 1986 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C38 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C38 NTL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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