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P181 RBA

1996 Subaru Sambar

Orange Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,075 mi
Last recorded82,075 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 RBA
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 82,075 miles

Front and rear bumpers slightly loose.

Nearside Front inner sill heavily corroded. not structural/separate chassis.

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

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

parts of underbody heavily corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,844 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 81,844 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 81,713 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 81,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Both front ball joint split pins missing

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 29 Apr 2021 81,163 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Both front ball joint split pins missing

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 31 Mar 2020 67,249 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,770 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 56,916 miles

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,347 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,950 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 39,001 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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P181 RBA is a 1996 Subaru Sambar in Orange with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P181 RBA, 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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P181 RBA is a 1996 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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