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L653 FKM

1994 Subaru Mv Pickup

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,884 mi
Last recorded148,884 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup77,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 FKM
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 148,884 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 148,435 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 148,213 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 146,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 135,505 miles

Corrosion on the nearside front underside

Pass 15 Jan 2015 138,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 135,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 135,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 132,659 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 129,474 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 129,469 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2008 118,801 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 117,702 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tow ball partly over no plate

Fail 13 Apr 2007 117,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tow ball partly over no plate

Pass 20 Apr 2006 109,607 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 109,607 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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L653 FKM is a 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L653 FKM, 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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L653 FKM is a 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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