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P401 GPE

1997 Subaru Sambar

White Petrol 657cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,145 mi
Last recorded51,145 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Sambar86,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 GPE
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine657cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 51,145 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 50,007 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 49,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 49,212 miles

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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P401 GPE is a 1997 Subaru Sambar in White with a 657cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Sambar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P401 GPE, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Sambar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P401 GPE registered?

P401 GPE is a 1997 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P401 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 GPE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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