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L396 BFJ

1993 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,595 mi
Last recorded132,595 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup84,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL396 BFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 132,595 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,268 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 132,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside bonnet hinge loose

Offside Front chassis leg in inner arch corroded

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Under body in general very corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 132,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 131,655 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 131,654 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 130,194 miles

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

smell of petrol,no leak found.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 127,596 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2011 127,596 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2008 127,585 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 127,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 123,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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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L396 BFJ is a 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L396 BFJ, 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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L396 BFJ is a 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 16 August 1993.

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