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J730 HTU

1999 Subaru Svx

Maroon Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,527 mi
Last recorded145,527 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ730 HTU
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 145,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake close to travel limit

handbrake efficiency only just met at 19%

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Oct 2024 143,644 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear nearside and offside lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear nearside and offside rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

handbrake close to travel limit

outer sills covered

Fail 18 Oct 2024 143,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear nearside and offside lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear nearside and offside rear subframe mounting brackets corroded

handbrake close to travel limit

outer sills covered

Pass 3 Oct 2023 143,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover slight perishing

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

Rear axle, suspension slight surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 141,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 124,445 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 124,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

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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J730 HTU is a 1999 Subaru Svx in Maroon with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J730 HTU, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Svx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J730 HTU registered?

J730 HTU is a 1999 Subaru Svx, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is J730 HTU safe to buy?

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