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R208 DKY

1998 Subaru Sambar

Blue Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,255 mi
Last recorded124,255 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Sambar90,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 DKY
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 124,255 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 124,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 123,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 123,355 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,185 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,787 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 116,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 114,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,378 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 109,378 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 103,754 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 103,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 98,287 miles

rear seats have been removed

Fail 19 Jun 2014 98,287 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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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R208 DKY is a 1998 Subaru Sambar in Blue with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R208 DKY, 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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What year was R208 DKY registered?

R208 DKY is a 1998 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R208 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 DKY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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