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P333 SVX

1996 Subaru Svx

Black Petrol 3317cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,450 mi
Last recorded74,450 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Subaru Svx87,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 SVX
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,317cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 74,450 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 73,594 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 72,801 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor will not remain outside swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 72,069 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,712 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 71,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,986 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,858 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,146 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,599 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,982 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 64,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,247 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 63,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 61,426 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,417 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,356 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 59,354 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,204 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 58,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 56,162 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 54,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 52,589 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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P333 SVX is a 1996 Subaru Svx in Black with a 3,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P333 SVX, 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 P333 SVX registered?

P333 SVX is a 1996 Subaru Svx, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P333 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P333 SVX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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