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N527 WUP

1996 Subaru Sambar

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,355 mi
Last recorded55,355 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN527 WUP
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 55,355 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 55,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 54,954 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 54,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 53,956 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,626 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 53,626 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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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N527 WUP is a 1996 Subaru Sambar in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 N527 WUP, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Sambar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N527 WUP registered?

N527 WUP is a 1996 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N527 WUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N527 WUP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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