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K543 KWW

1992 Subaru Svx

Silver Petrol 3317cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,167 mi
Last recorded128,167 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Subaru Svx97,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK543 KWW
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,317cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 128,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake only just meeting requirements

Pass 8 Jul 2020 127,063 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2019 125,319 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 125,310 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 121,942 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 115,383 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,432 miles

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

Slight play in nearside front tie rod

Slight play in offside front tie rod

Pass 19 Nov 2014 113,165 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

rear brake pipes in to body heavily corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 113,165 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake hose insecure(requires attention)

plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

rear brake pipes in to body heavily corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 107,660 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advanced perishing in both rear tyres

nearside front tyre damaged on side walls and worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on edges

rear brake pipes in to body heavily greased

Fail 16 Jul 2013 107,649 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear brake pads borderline deterioration, evidence of being very hot. Recommend new pads.

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side

tyre pressure's would benefit from checking/adjusting

Fail 14 Feb 2011 106,973 miles

Nearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 106,973 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 105,690 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 103,847 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 100,944 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 100,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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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K543 KWW is a 1992 Subaru Svx in Silver with a 3,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K543 KWW, 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.

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K543 KWW is a 1992 Subaru Svx, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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