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F344 HKL

1989 Subaru 1800

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,784 mi
Last recorded185,784 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2005
Typical for 1989 Subaru 180098,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF344 HKL
MakeSubaru
Model1800
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2005 185,784 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 185,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

excessive corrosion to offside rear wing

nearside rear inner c/v gaiter split

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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F344 HKL is a 1989 Subaru 1800 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Subaru 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 98,516 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F344 HKL, 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 37 years old, this Subaru 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F344 HKL registered?

F344 HKL is a 1989 Subaru 1800, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F344 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F344 HKL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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