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J345 MDL

1992 Subaru Sambar

Purple Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,352 mi
Last recorded83,352 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ345 MDL
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 83,352 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 82,752 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

front brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,752 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,176 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads worn low

play in steering

Fail 2 Sep 2008 82,176 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake pads worn low

play in steering

How Reliable is the Subaru Sambar?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
fog lamp missing 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
Statutory seat belt missing 18
Headlamp aim too high 18
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J345 MDL is a 1992 Subaru Sambar in Purple with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Subaru Sambar fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J345 MDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Sambar typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 34 years old, this Subaru Sambar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J345 MDL registered?

J345 MDL is a 1992 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 14 February 1992.

Is J345 MDL safe to buy?

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