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L297 EFJ

1994 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,524 mi
Last recorded131,524 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup77,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 EFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 131,524 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 124,960 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 124,959 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 116,680 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 116,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 108,422 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 99,141 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 99,101 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 98,334 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 98,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,686 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 97,686 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,057 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Wing corroded.

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 97,057 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Wing corroded.

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 94,883 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 94,883 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Both wiper blades split.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 93,354 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,333 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 89,647 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 89,647 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 86,655 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 84,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2012 84,737 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 83,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 83,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 80,074 miles

steering rack slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,361 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 73,203 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 73,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

steering rack knuckle o/s worn

Pass 24 Mar 2006 69,953 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight 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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L297 EFJ is a 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L297 EFJ, 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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L297 EFJ is a 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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