1998 Subaru Sambar 0.4L Petrol · R861 XSW
1998 Subaru Sambar (0.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 99,142 km. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU SAMBAR
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 99,142 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 356cc
R861 XSW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2022
- 99,142 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R861 XSW Odometer History
- 13/09/202195,072 km
- 21/09/202299,142 km+4,070 km
- 23/09/202299,142 km
Average of roughly 3,965 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R861 XSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Subaru Sambar (R861 XSW) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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