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N721 BST

1996 Subaru Svx

Maroon Petrol 3317cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,782 mi
Last recorded120,782 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Subaru Svx87,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 BST
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,317cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 120,782 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly pitting

slight brake judder

Pass 26 Jun 2009 119,378 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre cracking on side wall

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 119,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R tyre cracking on side wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 117,677 miles

Corrosion on all brake hose ferrulrs. Slight brake vibration. Petrol stains on petrol tank.

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 117,677 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Corrosion on all brake hose ferrulrs. Slight brake vibration. Petrol stains on petrol tank.

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 115,865 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 1 Mar 2006 115,261 miles

battery insecure

both front roll bar links worn

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 1 Mar 2006 115,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

both front roll bar links worn

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 9 Feb 2006 115,221 miles

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

centre section of exhaust is corroded

front & rear pads low & discs corroded

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres are worn on inner edges

n/s/f drop link worn

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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N721 BST is a 1996 Subaru Svx in Maroon with a 3,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Svx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 87,677 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 N721 BST, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Svx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N721 BST is a 1996 Subaru Svx, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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