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E7 SVX

1997 Subaru Svx

Green Petrol 3317cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,547 mi
Last recorded56,547 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Svx93,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 SVX
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,317cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 56,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 56,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 55,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 55,099 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 53,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 53,708 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,627 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 52,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 51,713 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 50,270 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,818 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,350 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,593 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 46,801 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 45,815 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,567 miles

Slight power steering leak from rack

Fail 29 May 2009 45,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight power steering leak from rack

Pass 2 Jun 2008 45,155 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SMEARING WINDSCREEN

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW (REPLACE ASAP)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BINEDING

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,934 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on in side

o/side and n/side rear tyres getting low

Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,192 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on inside

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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E7 SVX is a 1997 Subaru Svx in Green with a 3,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Svx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 93,628 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 E7 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 29 years old, this Subaru Svx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E7 SVX registered?

E7 SVX is a 1997 Subaru Svx, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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