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J162 JWP

1992 Subaru Svx

Silver Petrol 3319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,497 mi
Last recorded89,497 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Subaru Svx97,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ162 JWP
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 89,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,412 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,387 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both headlights poor light output

Fail 7 Dec 2022 89,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both headlights poor light output

Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,369 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlamps dull

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Oct 2012 89,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlamps dull

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2010 89,041 miles

Both head lamp lenses deteriorated.

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls perished.

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 86,756 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

All tyres sidewalls perished.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 86,756 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All tyres sidewalls perished.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 84,773 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 83,848 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 83,846 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 83,842 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Dec 2005 83,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J162 JWP is a 1992 Subaru Svx in Silver with a 3,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J162 JWP, 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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J162 JWP is a 1992 Subaru Svx, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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