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K198 HYB

1992 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,327 mi
Last recorded131,327 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup78,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 HYB
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 131,327 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2019 130,709 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffing! (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 126,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scuffing (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 122,994 miles

Body has slight corrosion various underbody (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

minor marks in screen!

tyres different sizes front to rear!

Pass 6 Oct 2016 120,312 miles

Body has slight corrosion some underbody (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

minor marks in screen!

tyres different sizes front to rear!

Pass 10 Sep 2015 116,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

minor marks in screen

tyres different sizes front to rear

Fail 10 Sep 2015 116,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

minor marks in screen

tyres different sizes front to rear

Pass 2 Apr 2014 111,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

minor marks in screen!

Pass 22 Mar 2013 103,772 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Minor marks in screen

Pass 13 Mar 2012 102,202 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

minor marks in screen!

Pass 20 Jan 2011 101,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

minor marks in screen!

Pass 11 Feb 2010 98,741 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis and shock mounting areas heavily covered in underseal

Fail 8 Feb 2010 98,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 98,425 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion inside offside front wheel arch

offside front upper sill slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 98,425 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion inside offside front wheel arch

offside front upper sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 May 2008 98,401 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 95,504 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 95,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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K198 HYB is a 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 K198 HYB, 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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K198 HYB is a 1992 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 8 December 1992.

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