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J659 OTA

1992 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,271 mi
Last recorded133,271 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup78,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ659 OTA
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 133,271 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filler neck rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2011 133,271 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel filler neck rusty

rear wheel aches outer slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 132,571 miles

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

both front inner c/v boots split

front wings have areas of corrosion

hand brake travel long

Fail 3 Aug 2009 132,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front inner c/v boots split

front wings have areas of corrosion

hand brake travel long

Pass 8 May 2008 131,940 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 131,940 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 131,061 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r noplate light lens missing

Fail 24 Apr 2007 131,061 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

os no plate lamp lens missing

Pass 10 May 2006 130,013 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 130,012 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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J659 OTA is a 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J659 OTA, 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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J659 OTA is a 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 12 May 1992.

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