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G350 WDU

1989 Subaru 1.8L

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,286 mi
Last recorded60,286 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Subaru 1.8L89,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG350 WDU
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 60,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 80,241 miles

advise front lower valance corroded

advise osr service brake efficiency low

Pass 30 Mar 2021 80,057 miles

advise base of drivers door rusty

advise drivers seat in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2019 79,890 miles

brake pipes covered by product

front valance rotted away both ends, no wing stay mounting n/s o/s front

Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,730 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes heavily greased

Fail 3 Apr 2018 79,726 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 4 Jan 2016 79,578 miles

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,474 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 76,461 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 79,620 miles

Oil leak

front wings corroded at front lower edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,096 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 79,014 miles

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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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G350 WDU is a 1989 Subaru 1.8L in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G350 WDU, 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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G350 WDU is a 1989 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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