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H15 SBU

1990 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,936 mi
Last recorded66,936 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Subaru Mv Pickup77,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 SBU
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 66,936 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underneath vehicle surface undersealant

Fail 8 Sep 2023 66,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 66,915 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,908 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 66,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 66,843 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 66,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 63,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 62,458 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,715 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 59,592 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 59,367 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 59,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,842 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

off side front brake disc inner face slightly worn

off side rear number plate light damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2010 56,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

off side front brake disc inner face slightly worn

off side rear number plate light damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,372 miles

o/s/f cv boot starting to perish

Fail 26 Oct 2009 51,363 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f cv boot starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2008 44,146 miles

Advise lower of front cross member starting to corrode

Advise rear chassis leg starting to corrode

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Oct 2008 44,143 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Advise lower of front cross member starting to corrode

Advise rear chassis leg starting to corrode

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,257 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,683 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 36,683 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Subaru Mv Pickup?

Based on 8,799 MOT tests across 1,258 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,609
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,745
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 507
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 489
Brake pipe excessively corroded 458
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 425
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H15 SBU is a 1990 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1990 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 77,599 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 Mv Pickup fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,745 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H15 SBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Mv Pickup typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Subaru Mv Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H15 SBU is a 1990 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 9 October 1990.

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