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L595 VWP

1993 Subaru Vivio

Red Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,728 mi
Last recorded50,728 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Subaru Vivio48,929 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL595 VWP
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,728 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both sill undersections,both outer wheel archs to sill ends corroding

front and rear suspension components and underside of vehicle rusting

rear differential crossmember outer mounting bushes deteriorating

travel in foot brake pedal when depressed,but holding pressure and servo action ok

Fail 14 Nov 2009 50,660 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

both sill undersections,both outer wheel archs to sill ends corroding

front and rear suspension components and underside of vehicle rusting

rear differential crossmember outer mounting bushes deteriorating

travel in foot brake pedal when depressed,but holding pressure and servo action ok

Pass 18 Nov 2008 44,063 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 44,063 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 44,032 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 43,420 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 43,420 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,644 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 42,644 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 41,718 miles

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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L595 VWP is a 1993 Subaru Vivio in Red with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L595 VWP, 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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L595 VWP is a 1993 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 30 September 1993.

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