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L652 MMY

1994 Subaru Vivio

Green Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,609 mi
Last recorded59,609 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Subaru Vivio49,654 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL652 MMY
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,609 miles

both front outer driveshaft gaiters are starting to split

both rear wheel arches although corroded do not present any sharp edges

exhaust system front section welds have failed

nearside rear wheel rim is slightly buckled on the inner edge

oil leak in the engine bay

vehicle battery has minor acid corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2014 57,926 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 27 Mar 2014 57,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 55,868 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres under inflated

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both number plates deteriated

dirty around brake master cylinder

offside rear chassis corrosion advise remidal repair

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2012 53,242 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both number plates deteriated

dirty around brake master cylinder

offside front sill corroded and holed

offside rear chassis corrosion advise remidal repair

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,850 miles

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

major oil leaks in the engine bay

offside front tyre valve cap is missing

offside rear 3 point seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place

offside sunvisor clip is broken

slight corrosion on the nearside rear wheel arch

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 17 Mar 2011 49,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

major oil leaks in the engine bay

both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

offside front tyre valve cap is missing

offside rear 3 point seatbelt has a fixed childseat in place

offside sunvisor clip is broken

slight corrosion on the nearside rear wheel arch

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,850 miles

both offside tyre valve caps are missing

both rear tyres are cracked and worn. The offside one is quite badly cracked but not currently deep enough to reach the ply/cords

catalyst shield is currently loose

offside headlight lens is currently condensated

slight contamination on rear number plate

slight damage to offside rear seatbelt webbing

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 2 Mar 2009 42,548 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and split

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 42,548 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and split

Pass 27 Feb 2008 40,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,488 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,395 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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L652 MMY is a 1994 Subaru Vivio in Green with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L652 MMY, 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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L652 MMY is a 1994 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 12 February 1994.

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