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M21 BUS

1995 Subaru Sambar

Yellow Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,059 mi
Last recorded58,059 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 BUS
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2026 58,059 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 56,961 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 56,258 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 56,258 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,152 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,347 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 54,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 108,686 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 108,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 107,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' link bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,854 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 106,854 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 105,854 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 105,854 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 105,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 103,342 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 103,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,089 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 99,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 93,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,014 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 89,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 84,215 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 84,215 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 83,788 miles

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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M21 BUS is a 1995 Subaru Sambar in Yellow with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M21 BUS, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Sambar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M21 BUS is a 1995 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 19 June 1995.

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