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G898 SDV

1989 Subaru Mv Pickup

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

93,659 mi
Last recorded93,659 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Subaru Mv Pickup81,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 SDV
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2006 93,659 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

N/S handbrake linkage appears seized

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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G898 SDV is a 1989 Subaru Mv Pickup in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1989 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 81,067 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 G898 SDV, 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 37 years old, this Subaru Mv Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G898 SDV registered?

G898 SDV is a 1989 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 22 September 1989.

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