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N42 VNN

1995 Subaru Vivio

Purple Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,755 mi
Last recorded62,755 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Subaru Vivio64,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 VNN
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2012 62,755 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,220 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 57,220 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 53,496 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 53,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 49,294 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 47,566 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 47,566 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 39,562 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 39,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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N42 VNN is a 1995 Subaru Vivio in Purple with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Vivio models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 64,891 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 N42 VNN, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Vivio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N42 VNN is a 1995 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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