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J679 MEC

1991 Subaru 1.8L

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

95,807 mi
Last recorded95,807 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Subaru 1.8L124,080 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ679 MEC
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2006 95,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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J679 MEC is a 1991 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 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 J679 MEC, 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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What year was J679 MEC registered?

J679 MEC is a 1991 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 6 November 1991.

Is J679 MEC safe to buy?

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