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G166 WKL

1990 Subaru 1.8L

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,933 mi
Last recorded162,933 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Subaru 1.8L154,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 WKL
MakeSubaru
Model1.8L
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 162,933 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front lower arm ball joint rubber split

Fail 11 Mar 2009 162,933 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front lower arm ball joint rubber split

Pass 11 Mar 2008 159,401 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,090 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 157,085 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 151,134 miles

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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G166 WKL is a 1990 Subaru 1.8L in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Subaru 1.8L models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 154,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G166 WKL, 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 36 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 G166 WKL registered?

G166 WKL is a 1990 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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