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K453 DFL

1993 Subaru Vivio

Red Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

94,492 mi
Last recorded94,492 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1993 Subaru Vivio48,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 DFL
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2006 94,492 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Hand Brake Has Excessive travel

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K453 DFL is a 1993 Subaru Vivio in Red with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 K453 DFL, 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 K453 DFL registered?

K453 DFL is a 1993 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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