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L168 HPS

1993 Subaru Vivio

Purple Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,765 mi
Last recorded61,765 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Subaru Vivio48,929 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL168 HPS
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,765 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 61,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s hand brake may need some atention due to poor operation.

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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L168 HPS is a 1993 Subaru Vivio in Purple with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L168 HPS, 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 L168 HPS registered?

L168 HPS is a 1993 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L168 HPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L168 HPS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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