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L589 GUJ

1993 Subaru Mv Pickup

Beige Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,498 mi
Last recorded146,498 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup84,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL589 GUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 146,498 miles

n/s inner and outer sill has corrosion

o/s inner and outer sill has corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2009 149,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 142,229 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 142,170 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2006 134,457 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 134,247 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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L589 GUJ is a 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup in Beige with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L589 GUJ, 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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L589 GUJ is a 1993 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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