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J53 SCE

1991 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,914 mi
Last recorded153,914 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2005
Typical for 1991 Subaru Mv Pickup89,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ53 SCE
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2005 153,914 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 153,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J53 SCE is a 1991 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J53 SCE, 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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What year was J53 SCE registered?

J53 SCE is a 1991 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 16 December 1991.

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