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L296 GHD

1994 Subaru Mv Pickup

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,237 mi
Last recorded42,237 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup77,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 GHD
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 42,237 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 40,315 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal return pipe ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

all suspension corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 40,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal return pipe ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

all suspension corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 38,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all tyres close to 10 years old

Fail 7 Oct 2021 38,694 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking rubber fuel line by tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by roll bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres nearly 10 years old

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 36,218 miles

Nearside Rear brake backing plate has some corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate has some corrosion

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded return pipe corroded ()

Fail 9 Oct 2020 36,218 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel feed pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate has some corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate has some corrosion

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded return pipe corroded ()

Pass 2 May 2019 35,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective HEADLAMP REFLECTOR DETERIATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 24 Apr 2019 35,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated ATTACHMENT SUPPORT MISSING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body insecure WING AND SUPPORTS CORRODED AWAY (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER FRONT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached BUMPER ATTACHMENT MISSING (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective HEADLAMP REFLECTOR DETERIATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

PREVIOUS WELDING REPAIRS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 22 May 2018 34,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroding ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion all over, some welding patches undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear drum back plates deteriating

Pass 23 May 2017 34,029 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated and tail pipe missing

Fail 2 May 2017 34,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated and tail pipe missing

Pass 13 May 2016 33,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front of chassis has corrosion

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2016 33,418 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front of chassis has corrosion

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2015 32,323 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 31,485 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 31,485 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 30,949 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 30,705 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 29,743 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 29,743 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,571 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 28,463 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 28,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a major 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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L296 GHD is a 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 L296 GHD, 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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L296 GHD is a 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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