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H402 TYC

1990 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,782 mi
Last recorded51,782 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Subaru Mv Pickup77,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH402 TYC
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 51,782 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 51,780 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 51,336 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 50,160 miles

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 50,113 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 48,402 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

hand brake 16% foot brake55%

Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,984 miles

both front brake hoses perished

front brake discs very pitted

oil leaks

Fail 22 Jun 2016 43,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Load area next to axel mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Load area next to axel mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake flexi hoses perished

Front brake discs very pitted

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 43,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear drive shaft gaitor split

nearside rear has rust hole inner arch

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jun 2015 43,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear drive shaft gaitor split

nearside rear has rust hole inner arch

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,359 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs rusty

n/s/r driveshaft gaitor has a pin hole

Fail 11 Jun 2014 42,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs rusty

n/s/r driveshaft gaitor has a pin hole

Pass 16 May 2013 38,258 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear CV gaitor holed

Pass 28 May 2012 35,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r drive shaft gaitor damaged

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Fail 24 May 2012 35,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r drive shaft gaitor damaged

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 13 May 2011 34,759 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 34,759 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 34,280 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,280 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,885 miles

slight play in o/s front track rod

Fail 11 Mar 2009 32,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,217 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,221 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 30,466 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H402 TYC is a 1990 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H402 TYC, 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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H402 TYC is a 1990 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 6 September 1990.

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