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R756 KAW

1998 Subaru Sambar

Black Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

91,661 mi
Last recorded91,661 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Subaru Sambar90,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 KAW
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 91,661 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Position lamp missing both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently loose (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension corrosion both sides

brake pedal spongy

under body corrosion forn to back

Pass 22 Feb 2025 90,505 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 90,499 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 89,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are badly perished/cracked replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper operation very sluggish attention required

Fail 24 Jun 2021 89,551 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are badly perished/cracked replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 89,527 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position rear tail gate will not securely shut (6.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

front and rear bumpers/body panels loose

Fail 21 Jan 2020 88,353 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror obstructing drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

front and rear bumpers/body panels loose

Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,059 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre perished and cracking,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise condition of rear bumper, cracked o/s

advise condition of rear fog lamp

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

headlamp surrounds loose

horn switch slightly stiff

o/s headlamp , tape on lens

Fail 29 Jan 2019 87,020 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached o/s (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp surrounds loose

advise condition of rear fog lamp

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre perished and cracking,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 83,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres perishing in tread

front bumper/grill slightly insecure may need attention

Fail 8 Nov 2017 83,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all tyres perishing in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,078 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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R756 KAW is a 1998 Subaru Sambar in Black with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R756 KAW, 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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R756 KAW is a 1998 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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