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G257 XFH

1989 Subaru 1800

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,817 mi
Last recorded147,817 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Subaru 180098,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 XFH
MakeSubaru
Model1800
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 147,817 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 142,904 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 142,904 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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G257 XFH is a 1989 Subaru 1800 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G257 XFH, 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 G257 XFH registered?

G257 XFH is a 1989 Subaru 1800, first registered on 4 October 1989.

Is G257 XFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G257 XFH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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