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K253 HWR

1993 Subaru Vivio

Purple Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

23,157 mi
Last recorded23,157 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Subaru Vivio48,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK253 HWR
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 23,157 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 23,156 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,586 miles

nsf sill has a small hole at the front

Pass 26 Mar 2013 22,231 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 22,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,558 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 21,558 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 20,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,971 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,759 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 20,755 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 20,389 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,135 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,628 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Vivio?

Based on 1,694 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
2,030
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 158
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 130
constant velocity joint gaiter split 95
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 84
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K253 HWR is a 1993 Subaru Vivio in Purple with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Vivio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 48,929 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 Vivio fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K253 HWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Vivio typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Vivio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K253 HWR registered?

K253 HWR is a 1993 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K253 HWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K253 HWR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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