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J518 PRX

1992 Subaru 1.8L

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

170,027 mi
Last recorded170,027 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1992 Subaru 1.8L108,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ518 PRX
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2008 170,027 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 168,613 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 168,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Propshaft component defective

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

o/s/f tyre wall is cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2006 164,668 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 164,668 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r seat belt fixing point area been plate welded

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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J518 PRX is a 1992 Subaru 1.8L 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 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 J518 PRX, 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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J518 PRX is a 1992 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 27 February 1992.

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