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N885 HWC

1996 Subaru Svx

Red Petrol 3317cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,281 mi
Last recorded100,281 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Subaru Svx87,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 HWC
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,317cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 100,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 99,247 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 98,071 miles

surface corosion all over chassis and suspension.

Pass 28 May 2010 94,237 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 94,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 May 2010 94,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant leak, near side front lower ball joint gaitor is split, near side front lower ball joint is rusty, rear heat shield is hitting exhaust, rear subframe bushes are worn, rear discs are warped

near side rear parking brake reading is low

Pass 22 Apr 2009 87,889 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 87,871 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

heatshield lose on righthand front exhaust pipe

Pass 15 Aug 2007 78,594 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,427 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 58,071 miles

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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N885 HWC is a 1996 Subaru Svx in Red with a 3,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N885 HWC, 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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What year was N885 HWC registered?

N885 HWC is a 1996 Subaru Svx, first registered on 7 May 1996.

Is N885 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N885 HWC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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