Subaru 1.8 4WD Dl (1986)
1986 Subaru 1.8 4WD Dl
CarHunch is tracking 324 1986 Subaru 1.8 4WD Dl vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1986 Subaru 1.8 4WD DL has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is a stark warning—every single vehicle in this cohort of 324 cars failed its MOT. The complete absence of dangerous defects (0%) is the only silver lining, but it doesn't offset the fact that these cars are fundamentally unreliable by modern standards.
At nearly 139,000 miles median mileage, these Subarus are elderly and heavily used, which explains the universal failures, though the zero average failures per vehicle statistic suggests the data may be incomplete or these cars have been abandoned rather than maintained through testing. Before considering one of these vehicles, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a Subaru-specialist mechanic—you'll need to budget seriously for getting it roadworthy.
We have 324 1986 Subaru 1.8 4WD Dl vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1986 Subaru 1.8 4WD Dl
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1986 Subaru 1.8 4WD Dl vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1986 Subaru 1.8 4WD Dl vehicles fall between 138,742 and 138,742 miles.
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