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G978 SKL

1990 Subaru 1.8L

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,330 mi
Last recorded143,330 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Subaru 1.8L154,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 SKL
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2007 143,330 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

both front indicator lenses cracked

clutch slipping

engine over heats

high level brake light not working

nearside front outer driveshaft boot deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2007 141,527 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2006 141,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 136,313 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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G978 SKL 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 G978 SKL, 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 G978 SKL registered?

G978 SKL is a 1990 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 6 March 1990.

Is G978 SKL safe to buy?

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