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J197 LFE

1992 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,237 mi
Last recorded100,237 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup78,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ197 LFE
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2015 100,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 98,701 miles

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

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Fail 24 Dec 2013 98,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 5 Feb 2013 98,200 miles

Fault with towbar electrics (fog light does not work)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs are corroded and worn

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Near side front brake flexi hose is insecure

Near side front brake flexi hose is insecure

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,661 miles

fuel and brake pipes rusty

rust out of perscribed areas

Fail 25 Jan 2012 91,661 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

fuel and brake pipes rusty

rust out of perscribed areas

Pass 5 Dec 2007 84,637 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 84,529 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 78,937 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 75,060 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 75,060 miles

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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J197 LFE is a 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 78,023 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 J197 LFE, 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 34 years old, this Subaru Mv Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J197 LFE is a 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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