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J681 MJL

1992 Subaru Sambar

Brown Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,059 mi
Last recorded17,059 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ681 MJL
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 17,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 16,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 16,911 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Water Inside of Light Unit (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Colour Bleached (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 14,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 11,665 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 11,661 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 8,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 8,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 5,329 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 2,410 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 2,410 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working fitted new bulbs x2 (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Subaru Sambar?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
fog lamp missing 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
Statutory seat belt missing 18
Headlamp aim too high 18
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J681 MJL is a 1992 Subaru Sambar in Brown with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

The most common reason a Subaru Sambar fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J681 MJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Sambar typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 34 years old, this Subaru Sambar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J681 MJL?

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What year was J681 MJL registered?

J681 MJL is a 1992 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J681 MJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J681 MJL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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