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E678 LHT

1987 Subaru 1.8L

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,007 mi
Last recorded85,007 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE678 LHT
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,007 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 84,975 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 84,966 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 84,964 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 84,963 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 84,916 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 83,317 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 81,096 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 81,096 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 79,331 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 79,330 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,289 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 76,316 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 76,316 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E678 LHT is a 1987 Subaru 1.8L in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E678 LHT, 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 39 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 E678 LHT registered?

E678 LHT is a 1987 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E678 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E678 LHT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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