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BSF 417W

1981 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,466 mi
Last recorded62,466 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSF 417W
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 62,466 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 62,354 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

whole underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 24 Nov 2020 62,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2x areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

whole underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 23 May 2019 62,166 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 16 May 2019 62,088 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Oct 2017 61,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,848 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 61,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 61,218 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 60,603 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,417 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,095 miles

nearside inner track rod joint slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2011 60,077 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside inner track rod joint slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,933 miles

underbody of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 15 Jul 2009 59,932 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under body of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,908 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 58,035 miles

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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BSF 417W is a 1981 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BSF 417W, 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 45 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 BSF 417W registered?

BSF 417W is a 1981 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 13 July 1981.

Is BSF 417W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSF 417W shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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