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J416 XRM

1991 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

145,761 mi
Last recorded145,761 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1991 Subaru Mv Pickup89,803 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ416 XRM
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 145,761 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2017 145,761 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 143,960 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 143,960 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 143,308 miles

Nearside pb effort low when compared with off side.Front brake pads wearing unevenly

Fail 5 Mar 2015 143,290 miles

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

Nearside pb effort low when compared with off side.Front brake pads wearing unevenly

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 135,686 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 135,673 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 123,017 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 123,017 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 119,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 119,758 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 112,627 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 112,627 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 105,143 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 105,127 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Nov 2008 96,248 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 96,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 94,331 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 94,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 91,637 miles

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

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

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

advised 1.corrosion started at n/s and o/s front/lower wing edges, 2.corrosion started on rear loading bay floor at outer edges and rear wheel arch tops.

Pass 22 Nov 2005 90,795 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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J416 XRM is a 1991 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 89,803 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 J416 XRM, 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 35 years old, this Subaru Mv Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J416 XRM is a 1991 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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