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F669 XEW

1988 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,652 mi
Last recorded91,652 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Subaru Mv Pickup68,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF669 XEW
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,652 miles

Battery loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Feb 2012 91,619 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,388 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 80,388 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,205 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 71,063 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,229 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 61,630 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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F669 XEW is a 1988 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F669 XEW, 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 F669 XEW registered?

F669 XEW is a 1988 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 15 November 1988.

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