What year Subaru 1 8 4WD Dl is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1992 Subaru 1 8 4WD Dl has the highest pass rate at 4.8%, out of 361 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Subaru 1 8 4WD Dl MOT failures?

The most common Subaru 1 8 4WD Dl MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Subaru 1 8 4WD Dl — Reliability by Year

2,792 vehicles · MOT data 1984–1992 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1992

4.8% first-test pass rate · 361 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1984

0.0% first-test pass rate · 223 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1992	4.8%	101,126 mi	361
1991	2.6%	123,613 mi	344
1990	0.2%	86,330 mi	200
1989	0.0%	—	270
1988	0.0%	—	296
1987	0.0%	—	317
1986	0.0%	138,742 mi	324
1985	0.1%	91,087 mi	457
1984	0.0%	—	223

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