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N506 SMY

2016 Subaru Sambar

Green Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,063 mi
Last recorded193,063 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 SMY
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 193,063 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 178,396 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 178,393 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 165,747 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 151,122 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 151,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 137,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 128,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 116,421 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 113,106 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,816 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 108,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 108,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 107,960 miles

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

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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N506 SMY is a 2016 Subaru Sambar in Green with a 600cc 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 N506 SMY, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Sambar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N506 SMY is a 2016 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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