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R861 XSW

1998 Subaru Sambar

Red Petrol 356cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,142 mi
Last recorded99,142 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Sambar90,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 XSW
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine356cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,142 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 99,142 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,072 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,515 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,319 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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R861 XSW is a 1998 Subaru Sambar in Red with a 356cc 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 R861 XSW, 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 R861 XSW registered?

R861 XSW is a 1998 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R861 XSW safe to buy?

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