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J899 JAB

1992 Subaru Svx

White Petrol 3317cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

166,481 mi
Last recorded166,481 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Subaru Svx97,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 JAB
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,317cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 166,481 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2025 165,410 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm outer bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 164,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 162,813 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer front bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 162,812 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer front bush yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 161,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 159,634 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 157,864 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 157,858 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2019 155,932 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 155,932 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 153,387 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 151,820 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 150,024 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 148,874 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust mount broken

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2015 148,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust mount broken

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Dec 2013 147,373 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 147,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 143,416 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 143,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 137,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 132,197 miles

Both front seatbelts sluggish operation

Fail 25 Oct 2007 132,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres worn unevenly

Both front seatbelts sluggish operation

Pass 6 Nov 2006 127,682 miles

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit. Tyre wear uneven

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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J899 JAB is a 1992 Subaru Svx in White with a 3,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J899 JAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J899 JAB registered?

J899 JAB is a 1992 Subaru Svx, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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