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N440 RDL

1996 Subaru Sambar

Orange Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,397 mi
Last recorded102,397 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 RDL
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,397 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 102,362 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 102,119 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 102,119 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,032 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 101,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 97,702 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 97,702 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,281 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 90,270 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Sambar?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
fog lamp missing 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
Statutory seat belt missing 18
Headlamp aim too high 18
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N440 RDL is a 1996 Subaru Sambar in Orange with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Subaru Sambar fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N440 RDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Sambar typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Subaru Sambar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N440 RDL registered?

N440 RDL is a 1996 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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