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R203 WFJ

1998 Subaru Sambar

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,165 mi
Last recorded136,165 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Sambar90,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 WFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 136,165 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 136,141 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

unable to see front brakes

Pass 12 Oct 2023 134,996 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 132,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 129,874 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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R203 WFJ is a 1998 Subaru Sambar in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Subaru Sambar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 90,499 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 R203 WFJ, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Sambar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R203 WFJ is a 1998 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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