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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake discs corroded
all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
front discs slightly pitted
ns/f track rod end with slight play
all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
front discs slightly pitted
ns/f track rod end with slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
front discs slightly pitted
ns/f track rod end with slight play
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru 1.8L?
Based on 663 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R287 FNW is a 1997 Subaru 1.8L in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R287 FNW, 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 29 years old, this Subaru 1.8L is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of R287 FNW?
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What year was R287 FNW registered?
R287 FNW is a 1997 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R287 FNW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R287 FNW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R287 FNW have outstanding finance?
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