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R1 SVX

1997 Subaru Svx

Maroon Petrol 3317cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,158 mi
Last recorded38,158 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Svx93,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 SVX
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,317cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 38,158 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perished to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 36,594 miles

age related under body wear and tear

Pass 13 Nov 2023 35,072 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 34,961 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Outer sill trims fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2020 34,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,346 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,864 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 32,658 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,689 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,962 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 30,046 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,186 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,353 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 26,475 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,804 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,449 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,765 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edges

slight damage to offside front tyre

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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R1 SVX is a 1997 Subaru Svx in Maroon with a 3,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R1 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 29 years old, this Subaru Svx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R1 SVX registered?

R1 SVX is a 1997 Subaru Svx, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R1 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 SVX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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