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P5 KMM

1997 Subaru Svx

Green Petrol 3319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

125,836 mi
Last recorded125,836 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Svx93,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 KMM
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,319cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 125,836 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 125,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 123,899 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2010 123,899 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2010 123,881 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 118,322 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 8 Jun 2009 118,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 7 Jan 2008 113,419 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 113,419 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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 109,493 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 109,493 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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P5 KMM is a 1997 Subaru Svx in Green with a 3,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Svx models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 93,628 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 P5 KMM, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Svx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P5 KMM is a 1997 Subaru Svx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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