MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,164 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru 1.8L?
Based on 663 MOT tests across 159 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H281 XNS is a 1990 Subaru 1.8L in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 H281 XNS, 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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How do I check the history of H281 XNS?
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What year was H281 XNS registered?
H281 XNS is a 1990 Subaru 1.8L, first registered on 6 September 1990.
Is H281 XNS safe to buy?
The MOT history for H281 XNS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does H281 XNS have outstanding finance?
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