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F275 MCF

1988 Subaru Mv Pickup

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,541 mi
Last recorded49,541 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Subaru Mv Pickup68,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF275 MCF
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 49,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 48,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,358 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 48,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 48,153 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 48,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,754 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 47,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 47,247 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 46,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking.

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,484 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 46,480 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 46,248 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack. ok for mot.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack. ok for mot.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 45,434 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,190 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 44,177 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 43,084 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 43,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,325 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 41,324 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,778 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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F275 MCF is a 1988 Subaru Mv Pickup in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 68,387 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 F275 MCF, 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 38 years old, this Subaru Mv Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F275 MCF is a 1988 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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