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F608 FWB

1989 Subaru 1.8L

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Subaru 1.8L89,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF608 FWB
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 138,874 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 138,784 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 137,677 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 137,101 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 135,519 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 135,439 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru 1.8L?

Based on 663 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
2,474
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 140
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 46
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30
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F608 FWB is a 1989 Subaru 1.8L in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Subaru 1.8L models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 89,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru 1.8L fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F608 FWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru 1.8L typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Subaru 1.8L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F608 FWB registered?

F608 FWB is a 1989 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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