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L628 ATA

1993 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests25 (12 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate48%

Mileage

96,152 mi
Last recorded96,152 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup84,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL628 ATA
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

12 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 96,152 miles

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas (f/n/s valance)

Fail 3 Mar 2021 96,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.95 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas (f/n/s valance)

Pass 28 Feb 2020 96,140 miles

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

Front both front strut areas slightly corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brakes noisy during decelerometer brake test

slight corrosion in rear bed

various areas underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 96,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 96,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section before silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear valents (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill behind arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount detached (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,135 miles

Both front outer sills damaged.

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)

Oil leak on rear axle/diff.

Slight exhaust blow centre to rear joint.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 96,135 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch, by upper shock absorber mount. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Both front outer sills damaged.

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)

Oil leak on rear axle/diff.

Slight exhaust blow centre to rear joint.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 96,131 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2016 96,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2015 96,126 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector slightly deteriated (1.7.5a)

both steering rack ends have slight play

Fail 15 Sep 2015 96,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector slightly deteriated (1.7.5a)

both steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,121 miles

o/s/f door pillar corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2014 96,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

o/s/f door pillar corroded

Fail 15 May 2014 96,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 96,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear sill slight corrosion

offside front inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,109 miles

front and rear number plates not standered

n/s o/s outer sill are damaged

n/s/f o/s/f inner wings rusty but not holed in engine bay

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r trim loose

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s n/s steering rack boots are perished

o/s/f cross member rusty and holed

Fail 18 Apr 2013 96,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

front and rear number plates not standered

n/s o/s outer sill are damaged

n/s/f o/s/f inner wings rusty but not holed in engine bay

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

n/s/r trim loose

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s n/s steering rack boots are perished

o/s/f cross member rusty and holed

Pass 29 Feb 2012 96,093 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

tow bar electrics inop

Fail 20 Feb 2012 96,090 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

tow bar electrics inop

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,066 miles

Offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 13 Jan 2011 96,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 96,064 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 96,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Filler pipe breather has a hole in it

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 96,055 miles

vehicle heavily soiled and undersealed

Fail 17 Feb 2006 96,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf osf strut tops corroded

slight play osf hub

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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L628 ATA is a 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,717 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 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 L628 ATA, 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 33 years old, this Subaru Mv Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L628 ATA is a 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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