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M5 SVX

1994 Subaru Svx

White Petrol 3317cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,054 mi
Last recorded86,054 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Subaru Svx101,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 SVX
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,317cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 86,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 86,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,779 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 85,249 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,821 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,399 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 84,399 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 79,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 79,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2015 77,000 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cat converters corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 66,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cat converters corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,623 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,741 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,297 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Slight bind to nearside rear brake.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,285 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear lens cracked at side

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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M5 SVX is a 1994 Subaru Svx in White with a 3,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 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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What year was M5 SVX registered?

M5 SVX is a 1994 Subaru Svx, first registered on 19 August 1994.

Is M5 SVX safe to buy?

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