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N685 XFJ

1996 Subaru Vivio

Blue Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,809 mi
Last recorded85,809 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 XFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,809 miles

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

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front indicator lens damaged

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,211 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 83,211 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,587 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 79,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,887 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside bonnet hinge defective

offside front sill corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,913 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 70,345 miles

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

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,764 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,485 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 63,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,537 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 940 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 37,021 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 37,021 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 28,146 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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N685 XFJ is a 1996 Subaru Vivio in Blue with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N685 XFJ, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Vivio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N685 XFJ is a 1996 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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