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L304 FFX

2008 Subaru Sambar

Red Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,195 mi
Last recorded87,195 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Sambar72,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 FFX
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 87,195 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 86,075 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 85,918 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 84,678 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2023 84,546 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamps to be switched off when the headlamps are on (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 83,130 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2022 83,057 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corroded

Fail 23 May 2022 82,947 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Rubbing on horn/siren on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Part of hub not lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 145/80/12 74T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Noise from offside front wheel when rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 82,131 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

n s r tyre slight perrishing

underside coated in protection oil at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,497 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 80,448 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Visor won't stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering wheel cover loose

Pass 4 Oct 2017 77,772 miles

Brake test wet road tapply meter

Fail 27 Sep 2017 77,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake test wet road tapply meter

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,456 miles

Sill covers fitted

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 71,178 miles

O s r tyre perrishing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 72,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

O s r tyre perrishing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,724 miles

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

front bumper damaged

spare missing

Fail 27 Aug 2014 69,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front bumper damaged

spare missing

Fail 7 Jun 2011 67,387 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 67,387 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,060 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 65,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Sambar?

Based on 813 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,253
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
fog lamp missing 21
position lamp(s) not working 18
Statutory seat belt missing 18
Headlamp aim too high 18
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L304 FFX is a 2008 Subaru Sambar in Red with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Sambar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 72,204 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 Sambar fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L304 FFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Sambar typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Sambar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L304 FFX is a 2008 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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