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L271 EFJ

1994 Subaru Vivio

Green Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,681 mi
Last recorded79,681 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Subaru Vivio49,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 EFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 79,681 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres getting low

Fail 17 May 2012 79,655 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres getting low

Pass 4 May 2011 74,192 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 68,636 miles

both front outer CV boots perishing

exhaust poor

near side front brake disc pitted

off side mirro damaged

oil round engine area

stone chip in centre of windscreem

suspension soft

under vehicle corroded

Fail 21 May 2010 68,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front outer CV boots perishing

exhaust poor

near side front brake disc pitted

off side mirro damaged

oil round engine area

stone chip in centre of windscreem

suspension soft

under vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 68,326 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 68,326 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all shock absorbers slightly weak in operation

corrosion around n/s & o/s rear wheel arches

corrosion around rear underside of vehicle

o/s/r brake binding slightly when turned by hand

Pass 12 Dec 2007 67,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f door mirror cracked but not seriously affecting view to rear

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2006 67,241 miles

both front outer CV Boots perishing

off side front mirro damaged

off side front, near side rear and off side rear seat belts fluffing

off side rear brake slighty sticking on

Fail 14 Dec 2006 67,241 miles

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

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

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

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

both front outer CV Boots perishing

off side front mirro damaged

off side front, near side rear and off side rear seat belts fluffing

off side rear brake slighty sticking on

Pass 16 Dec 2005 66,173 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 66,173 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

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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L271 EFJ is a 1994 Subaru Vivio in Green with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Vivio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 49,654 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 L271 EFJ, 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 32 years old, this Subaru Vivio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L271 EFJ is a 1994 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 10 March 1994.

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