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J769 VLS

1991 Subaru Mv Pickup

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,672 mi
Last recorded110,672 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1991 Subaru Mv Pickup89,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ769 VLS
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 110,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pipes coated in under seal

chassis slightly corroded in various places

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,836 miles

underside covered in underseal

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,428 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 100,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 94,820 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 90,807 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,457 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 61,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 61,365 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 54,877 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 49,476 miles

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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J769 VLS is a 1991 Subaru Mv Pickup in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J769 VLS, 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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J769 VLS is a 1991 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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