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J482 DYA

1992 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

52,112 mi
Last recorded52,112 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup78,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ482 DYA
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2026 52,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch incomplete weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Auxiliary drive belt slightly loose

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 26 Sep 2022 51,811 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 51,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 49,441 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2021 49,441 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 48,487 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 48,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,065 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,944 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,818 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,754 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 47,549 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,218 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,096 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,994 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,878 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 46,381 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,129 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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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J482 DYA is a 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J482 DYA, 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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J482 DYA is a 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 15 January 1992.

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