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M2 TYV

1997 Subaru Svx

Silver Petrol 3319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,434 mi
Last recorded70,434 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Subaru Svx93,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 TYV
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 70,434 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 70,429 miles

Seat belt anchorage loose both front not connected (7.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,402 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs starting to pit/corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on all four corners corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play felt in steering rack or track rod ball joints, boot removal for full inspection would be required

Fail 8 Oct 2021 70,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, offside rear and nearside front brake pipes corroded at exposed end. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe heavily greased at exposed end. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 67,636 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 67,358 miles

Brake pipes greased.

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 67,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 66,440 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 66,437 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,253 miles

some scoring to front brake discs

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,269 miles

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge,front brake discs worn,offside door shut corroding.

Fail 25 Aug 2010 63,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge,front brake discs worn,offside door shut corroding.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,997 miles

both front tyres worn on edges / front brake pads appear thin / front brake disc's worn

Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,313 miles

front tyres worn on edges-surface corrosion on underbody,suspension & brake components

Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

oil leak onto exhaust downpipe ( FIRE RISK) †parking brake low efficiency-18% (limit-16%) †vehicle underside+components corrded.

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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M2 TYV is a 1997 Subaru Svx in Silver with a 3,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Svx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 93,628 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 M2 TYV, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Svx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M2 TYV registered?

M2 TYV is a 1997 Subaru Svx, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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