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F977 LYJ

1989 Subaru 1.8L

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

97,038 mi
Last recorded97,038 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Subaru 1.8L89,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF977 LYJ
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2007 97,038 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

general corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Jul 2006 94,169 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2006 94,169 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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F977 LYJ is a 1989 Subaru 1.8L in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F977 LYJ, 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 F977 LYJ registered?

F977 LYJ is a 1989 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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