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G78 KEP

1990 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,775 mi
Last recorded61,775 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Subaru Mv Pickup77,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG78 KEP
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,210 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 61,209 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 60,162 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,389 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,609 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 57,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 56,833 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,414 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,569 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 54,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,556 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 53,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 52,495 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 52,495 miles

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Mv Pickup?

Based on 8,799 MOT tests across 1,258 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,609
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,745
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 507
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 489
Brake pipe excessively corroded 458
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 425
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G78 KEP is a 1990 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 77,599 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 Mv Pickup fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G78 KEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Mv Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Subaru Mv Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G78 KEP is a 1990 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 5 February 1990.

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