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G774 VEV

1989 Subaru 1.8L

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,503 mi
Last recorded59,503 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1989 Subaru 1.8L89,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG774 VEV
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 59,503 miles

Offside Front tyre perished (recommend attention)

Rear brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,481 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,958 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 58,958 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT BULGE O/S/F TYRE

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,217 miles

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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G774 VEV is a 1989 Subaru 1.8L in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G774 VEV, 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 G774 VEV registered?

G774 VEV is a 1989 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G774 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G774 VEV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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