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Q226RBD

1984 Subaru 1800

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,738 mi
Last recorded34,738 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ226RBD
MakeSubaru
Model1800
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 34,738 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 34,064 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 34,064 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 33,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 17,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,564 miles

vehicle is presented as a trike

Pass 9 Jan 2017 11,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 8,614 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 6,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 6,743 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru 1800?

Based on 446 MOT tests across 115 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
1,544
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 75
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 46
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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Q226RBD is a 1984 Subaru 1800 in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a Subaru 1800 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q226RBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru 1800 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 42 years old, this Subaru 1800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q226RBD registered?

Q226RBD is a 1984 Subaru 1800, first registered on 16 May 1984.

Is Q226RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q226RBD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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