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F421 PFH

1988 Subaru Mv Pickup

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,863 mi
Last recorded136,863 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Subaru Mv Pickup68,387 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF421 PFH
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2012 136,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Some corrosion around towbar mountings

Steering shaft UJ slightly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2011 135,483 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 135,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 132,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 128,633 miles

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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F421 PFH is a 1988 Subaru Mv Pickup in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F421 PFH, 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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What year was F421 PFH registered?

F421 PFH is a 1988 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 1 October 1988.

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