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L542 VEU

1994 Subaru Vivio

Blue Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,996 mi
Last recorded51,996 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
Typical for 1994 Subaru Vivio49,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 VEU
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,996 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r back plate corroded

one horn button missing

Fail 5 Jun 2006 51,988 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r back plate corroded

one horn button missing

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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L542 VEU is a 1994 Subaru Vivio in Blue with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L542 VEU, 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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What year was L542 VEU registered?

L542 VEU is a 1994 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 11 February 1994.

Is L542 VEU safe to buy?

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