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K831 BRW

1992 Subaru Vivio

Red Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

74,353 mi
Last recorded74,353 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Subaru Vivio59,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK831 BRW
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 74,353 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 69,646 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 69,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 68,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear diff supporting mount bushes slightly deteriorated (both sides)

Pass 20 Mar 2020 68,697 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion near anchor point

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion near anchor point

Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,548 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 65,560 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened TOP SPRING CUP (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 65,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ALSO SYSTEM CORRODED (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER & OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened TOP SPRING CUP (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER & OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

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

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened TOP SPRING CUP (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,070 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 64,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,566 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,995 miles

general corrosion , brake pipes corroded front and rear,nearside bottom ball joint slightest play.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,479 miles

Engine leaking oil

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F wing corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 59,439 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine leaking oil

Gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F wing corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,853 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 57,853 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 55,674 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 55,674 miles

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,955 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 53,955 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,305 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 52,305 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,967 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 49,967 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 47,581 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 47,581 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,050 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 45,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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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K831 BRW is a 1992 Subaru Vivio in Red with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Vivio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 59,529 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 K831 BRW, 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 34 years old, this Subaru Vivio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K831 BRW is a 1992 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 1 December 1992.

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