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R924 KAW

1998 Subaru Sambar

Blue Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,698 mi
Last recorded101,698 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Subaru Sambar90,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 KAW
MakeSubaru
ModelSambar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 101,698 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 101,661 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 101,102 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 6 May 2020 101,102 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working and nearside (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

advise nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,714 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 94,714 miles

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

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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R924 KAW is a 1998 Subaru Sambar in Blue with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R924 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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What year was R924 KAW registered?

R924 KAW is a 1998 Subaru Sambar, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R924 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R924 KAW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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