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PR07 HOW

2012 Subaru Xv

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,836 mi
Last recorded141,836 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Subaru Xv64,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPR07 HOW
MakeSubaru
ModelXv
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 141,836 miles

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

roof bars loose

Fail 31 Jan 2023 141,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

roof bars loose

Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,233 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 124,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 109,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 98,692 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,056 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 80,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,786 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer tread

Pass 7 Apr 2015 33,745 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Xv?

Based on 50,367 MOT tests across 6,047 vehicles.

85.3%
Pass Rate
6,388
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
6,047
On UK Roads
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PR07 HOW is a 2012 Subaru Xv in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Xv models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 64,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Subaru Xv typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Xv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PR07 HOW is a 2012 Subaru Xv, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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