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J456 SWK

1992 Subaru 1.8L

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

121,044 mi
Last recorded121,044 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2006
Typical for 1992 Subaru 1.8L108,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ456 SWK
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2006 121,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s and o/s front lower ballgoint dust covers split

n/s rear driveshaft inner boot split

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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J456 SWK is a 1992 Subaru 1.8L in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1992 Subaru 1.8L models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 108,519 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 J456 SWK, 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 34 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 J456 SWK registered?

J456 SWK is a 1992 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 6 March 1992.

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