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G896 UGV

1989 Subaru 1800

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

168,737 mi
Last recorded168,737 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Subaru 180098,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 UGV
MakeSubaru
Model1800
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2008 168,737 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2006 163,353 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 163,353 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

osr diff mount corrodid

play in steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2005 159,643 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 159,643 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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G896 UGV is a 1989 Subaru 1800 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G896 UGV, 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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G896 UGV is a 1989 Subaru 1800, first registered on 4 October 1989.

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