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J566 NOD

1991 Subaru 1.8L

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,203 mi
Last recorded193,203 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Subaru 1.8L124,080 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ566 NOD
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 193,203 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2018 193,203 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer 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)

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 26 Apr 2017 188,242 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 181,567 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 181,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 176,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2015 176,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 170,884 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 170,854 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 164,167 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 164,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 155,062 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 154,880 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 147,234 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 147,053 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

bad oil leak

general corrosion to rear underbody

n/s rear inner sill weakened by corrosion

o/s rear wheel bearing noisy

o/s roll bar link worn

Pass 24 Sep 2009 137,264 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 127,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 119,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 110,724 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 103,891 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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J566 NOD is a 1991 Subaru 1.8L in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1991 Subaru 1.8L models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,080 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 J566 NOD, 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 35 years old, this Subaru 1.8L is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J566 NOD is a 1991 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 12 November 1991.

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