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L166 PYA

1994 Subaru Mv Pickup

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,881 mi
Last recorded44,881 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup77,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 PYA
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 44,881 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 44,868 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 44,820 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of suspension fixings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank fixings/hoses (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,073 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe blowing.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 44,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe blowing.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,644 miles

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

Front valance area corroded and holed.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox rear pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 43,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange area (7.1.2)

Front valance area corroded and holed.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox rear pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,194 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,600 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre begining to perish on side walls

Fail 12 Mar 2015 42,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre begining to perish on side walls

oil low in engine

Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,432 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Fail 6 Mar 2014 41,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,721 miles

Nearside front wing/panel corroded & holed

Offside front wing/panel corroded & holed

Fail 12 Mar 2013 38,721 miles

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

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

Nearside front wing/panel corroded & holed

Offside front wing/panel corroded & holed

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,300 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 38,300 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,603 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,450 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,033 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,147 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 33,043 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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L166 PYA is a 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L166 PYA, 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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L166 PYA is a 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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