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G42 JHD

1990 Subaru 1.8L

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,094 mi
Last recorded57,094 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Subaru 1.8L154,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 JHD
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sills are corroded

steering joints are worn

Fail 12 Apr 2007 57,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sills are corroded

steering joints are worn

Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,233 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 56,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G42 JHD is a 1990 Subaru 1.8L in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Subaru 1.8L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 154,567 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 G42 JHD, 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 36 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 G42 JHD registered?

G42 JHD is a 1990 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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