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G181 SKX

1989 Subaru 1800

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,263 mi
Last recorded162,263 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2006
Typical for 1989 Subaru 180098,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 SKX
MakeSubaru
Model1800
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2006 162,263 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 162,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Subaru 1800?

Based on 446 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,544
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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G181 SKX is a 1989 Subaru 1800 in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Subaru 1800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 98,516 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 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G181 SKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Subaru 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G181 SKX registered?

G181 SKX is a 1989 Subaru 1800, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G181 SKX safe to buy?

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