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M478 GTT

1994 Subaru Mv Pickup

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

149,776 mi
Last recorded149,776 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup77,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM478 GTT
MakeSubaru
ModelMv Pickup
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 149,776 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 149,776 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury tail gate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch and sill holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2016 148,194 miles

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower steering column (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 148,174 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play lower steering column (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 141,188 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 130,753 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 130,740 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 124,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 124,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 118,675 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 118,662 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some corrosion perforation adjacent to rear shock absorber top mounting though not considered excessive.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 107,225 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 95,698 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Feb 2009 95,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,156 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 91,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Feb 2007 88,671 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 88,671 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

inner cv boots split

windscreen has a couple of stone chips,but none make the fail criteria at time of test.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 86,329 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 86,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside inner cv boot split

number plate lights show very little light.

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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M478 GTT is a 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 M478 GTT, 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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M478 GTT is a 1994 Subaru Mv Pickup, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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