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L428 SUM

1994 Subaru Svx

Red Petrol 3317cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,647 mi
Last recorded103,647 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Subaru Svx101,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 SUM
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,317cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 102,656 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 101,460 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 97,400 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,086 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 92,705 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 92,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front and brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 92,010 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,635 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 88,693 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,096 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 77,986 miles

same

Fail 20 Feb 2007 77,986 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 76,750 miles

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

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

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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L428 SUM is a 1994 Subaru Svx in Red with a 3,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Svx models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 101,664 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 L428 SUM, 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 32 years old, this Subaru Svx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L428 SUM registered?

L428 SUM is a 1994 Subaru Svx, first registered on 2 March 1994.

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