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L257 KNV

1993 Subaru Mv Pickup

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,480 mi
Last recorded101,480 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup84,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 KNV
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2009 101,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 96,722 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 96,629 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2007 91,380 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 85,814 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 85,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

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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L257 KNV is a 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,717 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 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 L257 KNV, 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 33 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 L257 KNV registered?

L257 KNV is a 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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