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J578 VMO

1992 Subaru Svx

Maroon Petrol 3319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,645 mi
Last recorded179,645 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Subaru Svx97,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 VMO
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,319cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 179,645 miles

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

brake pipes not fully visable - run inside vehicle and out of sight above rear suspension

front numberplate starting to fade

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear tyres perishing

wipers in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2006 178,736 miles

brake pipes run inside vehicle - unable to fully inspect

coolant leak from rad

exhaust sounds as though its blowing however no serious leak found

front numberplate in poor condition

nearside wiper in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyre sidewalls are starting to perish

slight inbalance to front brakes

slight leak to exhaust at previosly welded joint

surface rust to nearside brake pipe

water ingress to vehicle boot

Fail 5 May 2006 178,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant leak from rad

front numberplate in poor condition

offside rear tyre sidewalls perishing-not excessive but regular inspection advised

oil leak , poss auto-transmission , from front of engine bay

plastic sill covers fitted

surface rust to nearside rear brake pipe

water ingress to boot

How Reliable is the Subaru Svx?

Based on 2,483 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
1,469
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
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J578 VMO is a 1992 Subaru Svx in Maroon with a 3,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Svx models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 97,230 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 Svx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J578 VMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J578 VMO registered?

J578 VMO is a 1992 Subaru Svx, first registered on 3 June 1992.

Is J578 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J578 VMO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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