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L118 XHR

1994 Subaru Mv Pickup

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

39,115 mi
Last recorded39,115 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup77,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 XHR
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 39,115 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 39,110 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 38,469 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 38,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 37,937 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective pipe rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 37,316 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 36,375 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 36,375 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,614 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front a - pillar base in door shut corroded and holed

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

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

Offside Front a - pillar base in door shut corroded and holed

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 34,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front doorshut /sill heavily corroded

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

Offside Front doorshut /sill heavily corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 34,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front doorshut /sill heavily corroded

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

Offside Front doorshut /sill heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 32,208 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 32,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 30,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 29,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front tyre heavily perished

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 25,262 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,829 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Fail 30 Oct 2012 22,826 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 6 May 2011 12,901 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,247 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 10,247 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 10,175 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 9,919 miles

surface corrosion on front disc's outer faces - due to low mileage

Pass 2 May 2007 9,623 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 9,345 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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L118 XHR is a 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 77,300 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 L118 XHR, 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 32 years old, this Subaru Mv Pickup is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L118 XHR registered?

L118 XHR is a 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 25 May 1994.

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