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R225 NDS

1998 Subaru Sambar

White Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,437 mi
Last recorded111,437 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Subaru Sambar90,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 NDS
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 111,437 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 110,265 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 108,123 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 108,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 107,900 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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R225 NDS is a 1998 Subaru Sambar in White with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R225 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 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 R225 NDS registered?

R225 NDS is a 1998 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R225 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 NDS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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