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P282 BNW

2015 Subaru Sambar

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,706 mi
Last recorded119,706 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Subaru Sambar81,165 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 BNW
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 119,706 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 119,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive timing belt end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 119,097 miles

Central Front steeing pivot arm bushing worn

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,667 miles

Central steering pivot bushing worn /slightly

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 118,305 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

no rear seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,696 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 28 Sep 2021 117,696 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2020 117,108 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear into rear splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering pivot point has slight movement in it

Steering wheel has slight movement in it

Fail 12 Sep 2020 117,051 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear light clusters slightly loose

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear into rear splitter (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering pivot point has slight movement in it

Steering wheel has slight movement in it

Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,451 miles

oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,943 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,095 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 102,095 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,622 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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P282 BNW is a 2015 Subaru Sambar in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2015 Subaru Sambar models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 81,165 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 P282 BNW, 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 11 years old, this Subaru Sambar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P282 BNW is a 2015 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 23 March 2015.

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