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M31 WOC

1999 Subaru Sambar

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,701 mi
Last recorded75,701 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 WOC
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 75,701 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine coolant fan faulty motor seized

Pass 2 Apr 2025 75,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise warning light

Pass 27 Nov 2023 73,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 73,485 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 73,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 72,823 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both registration plate lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp

Fail 4 Oct 2021 72,804 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 71,476 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,980 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 69,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,159 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 69,158 miles

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 69,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 106,700 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wear

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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M31 WOC is a 1999 Subaru Sambar in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M31 WOC, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Sambar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M31 WOC is a 1999 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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