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P79 HBC

1997 Subaru Sambar

Grey Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,076 mi
Last recorded85,076 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Sambar86,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 HBC
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 85,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2015 85,056 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,655 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 81,396 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 81,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 81,389 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,299 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,376 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,505 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 77,505 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 77,180 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 77,180 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P79 HBC is a 1997 Subaru Sambar in Grey with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P79 HBC, 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 P79 HBC registered?

P79 HBC is a 1997 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P79 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P79 HBC shows 12 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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