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R208 ABT

1998 Subaru Sambar

Pink Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,204 mi
Last recorded32,204 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Sambar90,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 ABT
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 32,204 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 30,501 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 30,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 30,135 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 30,067 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 30,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,929 miles

All tyres perished

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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R208 ABT is a 1998 Subaru Sambar in Pink with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Sambar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 90,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 R208 ABT, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Sambar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R208 ABT registered?

R208 ABT is a 1998 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R208 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 ABT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R208 ABT have outstanding finance?

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