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J600 SVX

1993 Subaru Svx

Black Petrol 3319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,145 mi
Last recorded115,145 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Subaru Svx110,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 SVX
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,319cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,145 miles

general rusting to under side

Fail 18 May 2017 115,132 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking rear pipe block (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp to rear broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 115,114 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust system deteriorated & corroded

Oil leak/s

Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,574 miles

2x rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust joint to silencer corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

o/s/f lower arm forwards bush soft due to oil contamination

Fail 10 Jul 2015 113,574 miles

2x rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust joint to silencer corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f lower arm forwards bush soft due to oil contamination

Fail 26 May 2015 113,571 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 110,605 miles

Oil leak

Rear subframe/suspension arms corroded.

Fail 16 May 2014 110,605 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear subframe/suspension arms corroded.

Pass 7 May 2013 106,517 miles

Both windscreen wipers split but clearing.

Heavy oil leak.

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 102,730 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Exhaust flanges heavily corroded.

Gearbox sump heavily corroded and leaking.

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 102,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Exhaust flanges heavily corroded.

Gearbox sump heavily corroded and leaking.

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2012 102,726 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Heavy oil leak.

Pass 17 May 2011 96,852 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 89,673 miles

Both front exhaust flanges and rear section of exhaust mid pipe deteriorated.

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 89,673 miles

Both front exhaust flanges and rear section of exhaust mid pipe deteriorated.

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,360 miles

Battery insecure

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,019 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,193 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 76,193 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 72,288 miles

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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J600 SVX is a 1993 Subaru Svx in Black with a 3,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Svx models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 110,605 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 J600 SVX, 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 33 years old, this Subaru Svx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J600 SVX is a 1993 Subaru Svx, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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