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G221 RTA

1989 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,049 mi
Last recorded141,049 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Subaru Mv Pickup81,067 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG221 RTA
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 141,049 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 141,023 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 138,463 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 138,450 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 136,329 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 136,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Subaru Mv Pickup?

Based on 8,799 MOT tests across 1,258 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,609
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,745
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 507
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 489
Brake pipe excessively corroded 458
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 425
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G221 RTA is a 1989 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 81,067 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 Mv Pickup fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G221 RTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Mv Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Subaru Mv Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G221 RTA registered?

G221 RTA is a 1989 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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