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R160 NDS

2021 Subaru Sambar

Maroon Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,926 mi
Last recorded68,926 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 NDS
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year2021
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 68,926 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 68,072 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 66,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 66,199 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 65,499 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 65,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (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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R160 NDS is a 2021 Subaru Sambar in Maroon with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R160 NDS, 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 5 years old, this Subaru Sambar is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R160 NDS registered?

R160 NDS is a 2021 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 1 February 2021.

Is R160 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 NDS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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