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P120 RYB

2008 Subaru Sambar

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,528 mi
Last recorded81,528 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Subaru Sambar72,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 RYB
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,528 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 80,634 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 80,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 80,634 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 79,899 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brakes noisey

Fail 25 Oct 2010 79,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 2 Oct 2009 77,938 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 77,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 77,868 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,964 miles

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

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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P120 RYB is a 2008 Subaru Sambar in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Sambar models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 72,204 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 Sambar fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P120 RYB, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Sambar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P120 RYB is a 2008 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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