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Subaru SVX

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 3,317 cc

N5 SVXMOT history

N5 SVX is a red petrol Subaru SVX first used on 26 Feb 1996. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 126,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,239 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 SVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
SVX
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,317 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
26 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 SVX was last recorded at 126,239 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,233 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,239 miles
  • 2014 – 123,416 miles
  • 2013 – 119,787 miles
  • 2012 – 116,574 miles
  • 2011 – 114,162 miles
  • 2009 – 111,049 miles
  • 2008 – 106,271 miles
  • 2007 – 102,196 miles
  • 2006 – 101,775 miles
  • 2005 – 96,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,239 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,239 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,239 miles
    Test number
    546546423900
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Fail126,233 miles (+2,817)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,233 miles
    Test number
    542677178591
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass123,416 miles (+3,629)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    123,416 miles
    Test number
    969239324061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass119,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    119,787 miles
    Test number
    887638933027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail119,787 miles (+3,213)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,787 miles
    Test number
    928435933046
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
  6. Pass116,574 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,574 miles
    Test number
    646514252032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,162 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,162 miles
    Test number
    326398461035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,049 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    111,049 miles
    Test number
    684711729324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  9. Fail110,757 miles (+4,486)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,757 miles
    Test number
    472975819419
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  10. Pass106,271 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    106,271 miles
    Test number
    153055008317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,196 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    102,196 miles
    Test number
    373044987212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,775 miles (+5,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    101,775 miles
    Test number
    452224956469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  13. Fail96,115 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    142042935316
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NotePower steering pump berings noisey
  14. Pass96,115 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    600962735309
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NotePower steering pump berings noisey

Questions about N5 SVX

Does N5 SVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 SVX is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 SVX?
The MOT on N5 SVX is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 SVX done?
N5 SVX was recorded at 126,239 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 1,449 miles a year.
Has N5 SVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 SVX has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on N5 SVX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N5 SVX find?
N5 SVX passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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