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G229 ADL

2008 Subaru Sambar

Silver Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,845 mi
Last recorded45,845 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Subaru Sambar72,204 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 ADL
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 45,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 45,036 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 45,036 miles

Emissions not tested Engine over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,612 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 39,612 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,480 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 38,479 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable bush (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 38,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Showing white light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Both Rear (5.2.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust warning light on dash

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 38,175 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 36,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,741 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,224 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,597 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 16 Sep 2011 24,591 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,497 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 21,236 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 18,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Subaru Sambar?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
fog lamp missing 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
Statutory seat belt missing 18
Headlamp aim too high 18
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G229 ADL is a 2008 Subaru Sambar in Silver with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Sambar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 72,204 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Sambar fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G229 ADL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Sambar typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Sambar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G229 ADL is a 2008 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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