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M12 SVX

1994 Subaru Svx

Silver Petrol 3319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,096 mi
Last recorded166,096 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1994 Subaru Svx101,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 SVX
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,319cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 166,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 166,093 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 165,998 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 166,997 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear brakes seized solid (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 165,788 miles

Central Front Lower oil cooler hose swollen and deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 165,784 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Lower oil cooler hose swollen and deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 164,699 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r pipes covered and objects obstructing view (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Nearside o/s outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.3.3b)

knock from front when driven

Fail 21 Sep 2017 164,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and o/s/f (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking from front to rear weeping/leak (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r pipes covered and objects obstructing view (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Nearside o/s outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 163,962 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 4 Oct 2016 163,958 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 23 Sep 2015 162,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vary slight bind nsr wheel

Fail 21 Sep 2015 162,936 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vary slight bind nsr wheel

Pass 27 Aug 2014 160,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front washers poor

no engine number match for emissions

Fail 19 Aug 2014 160,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front washers poor

no engine number match for emissions

Pass 9 Aug 2013 158,514 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2013 158,512 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2011 157,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 153,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front to rear brake pipes run inside car making full inspection not possible

Pass 2 Jan 2009 151,387 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 149,980 miles

Front exhaust pipes poor condition, nearside blowing slightly

Lambda reading on upper limit, border line pass

Oil weepage evident around steering rack, borderline pass

Pass 3 Jan 2007 144,412 miles

co emissions on upper limit

Pass 4 Jan 2006 137,595 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED/POOR CONDITION

Fail 4 Jan 2006 137,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED/POOR CONDITION

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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M12 SVX is a 1994 Subaru Svx in Silver with a 3,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M12 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 32 years old, this Subaru Svx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M12 SVX is a 1994 Subaru Svx, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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