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M172 KJW

1995 Subaru Svx

Silver Petrol 3317cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

200,898 mi
Last recorded200,898 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Subaru Svx102,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM172 KJW
MakeSubaru
ModelSvx
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,317cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 200,898 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 200,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 198,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 196,252 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 193,670 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 193,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 192,546 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 154,188 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 153,367 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 153,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 151,900 miles

Nearside Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2016 151,900 miles

Nearside rear brake binding hand brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2015 151,566 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to rear suspension componants

Fail 9 Jan 2015 151,518 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

corrosion to rear suspension componants

Pass 18 Nov 2010 151,084 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 151,015 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in o/s rack end

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 144,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 144,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 139,060 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

How Reliable is the Subaru Svx?

Based on 2,483 MOT tests across 258 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
1,469
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
258
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Brake pipe excessively corroded 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 37
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M172 KJW is a 1995 Subaru Svx in Silver with a 3,317cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Svx models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 102,994 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 Svx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M172 KJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Svx typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Subaru Svx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M172 KJW registered?

M172 KJW is a 1995 Subaru Svx, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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