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F637 WRL

1989 Subaru 1.8L

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,661 mi
Last recorded41,661 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Subaru 1.8L89,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF637 WRL
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2009 41,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front no plate slightly faded

slight oil leak

slight oil leak

slight play both front steering rack arms at inner fixing

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

front no plate slightly deteriated

Fail 8 Apr 2008 40,661 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Spare tyre defective

front no plate slightly deteriated

nearside front brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,126 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

aux belt loose

front no plate slightly faded

Pass 10 May 2006 39,671 miles

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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F637 WRL is a 1989 Subaru 1.8L in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 F637 WRL, 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 F637 WRL registered?

F637 WRL is a 1989 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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