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822 SVX

1993 Subaru Svx

Grey Petrol 3317cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,435 mi
Last recorded116,435 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Subaru Svx110,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration822 SVX
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,317cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 116,435 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 116,434 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 116,249 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 115,842 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 115,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 115,551 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 115,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,285 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 115,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 115,089 miles

offside &nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2016 115,089 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp rotted rear pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

offside &nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 114,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 114,779 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 114,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 113,862 miles

power steering pump noisy

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2012 113,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering pump noisy

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Feb 2011 113,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brakes noisy

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked on sidewall & tread

Pass 11 Feb 2010 113,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2009 112,847 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 112,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 112,722 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2006 111,478 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 109,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

How Reliable is the Subaru Svx?

Based on 2,483 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
1,469
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
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822 SVX is a 1993 Subaru Svx in Grey with a 3,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Svx models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 110,605 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 Svx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 822 SVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Svx typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Svx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 822 SVX registered?

822 SVX is a 1993 Subaru Svx, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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