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L489 FNP

1994 Subaru Sambar

Orange Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,972 mi
Last recorded89,972 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 FNP
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 89,972 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 89,933 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 89,875 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 89,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 89,778 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,731 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,691 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 89,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,025 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,510 miles

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

Fail 7 Mar 2008 72,510 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

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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L489 FNP is a 1994 Subaru Sambar in Orange with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L489 FNP, 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 32 years old, this Subaru Sambar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L489 FNP registered?

L489 FNP is a 1994 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L489 FNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L489 FNP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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