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A20 SVX

1992 Subaru Svx

Black Petrol 3317cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,302 mi
Last recorded162,302 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Subaru Svx97,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SVX
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,317cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 162,302 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 162,302 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush lower ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 157,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 146,185 miles

Advise due to oil leak smoking from heat of exhaust.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 146,185 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Advise due to oil leak smoking from heat of exhaust.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 141,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery loose

Fail 30 Nov 2012 141,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

battery loose

Pass 14 Nov 2011 132,594 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 124,140 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 122,607 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 122,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 121,301 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 118,096 miles

surface rust under all of vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2006 118,094 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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A20 SVX is a 1992 Subaru Svx in Black with a 3,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Svx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 97,230 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 A20 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 34 years old, this Subaru Svx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 SVX registered?

A20 SVX is a 1992 Subaru Svx, first registered on 6 November 1992.

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