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K842 SFJ

1992 Subaru 1.8L

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,513 mi
Last recorded158,513 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2006
Typical for 1992 Subaru 1.8L108,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK842 SFJ
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2006 158,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2006 158,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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K842 SFJ is a 1992 Subaru 1.8L in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K842 SFJ, 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 K842 SFJ registered?

K842 SFJ is a 1992 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K842 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K842 SFJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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