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K228 JYC

1993 Subaru Vivio

Blue Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,506 mi
Last recorded78,506 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Subaru Vivio48,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK228 JYC
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,506 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,029 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 76,995 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 76,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 73,438 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 73,438 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 71,264 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2016 71,264 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2015 69,687 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease,unable to inspect

Rear Exhaust box joint corroded

Under-body covered in protective underseal

Fail 2 Oct 2015 69,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Rear Sill & Wheel Arch Small Hole Not Causing Sharp Edge (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear Chassis Leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Covered With Tape Unable To Inspect

Oil Leak

Rear Exhaust Joint Corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2015 69,596 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 May 2014 52,045 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2014 52,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 46,189 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2012 46,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 42,809 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 42,809 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,824 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 41,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 38,382 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 23 Jan 2006 29,023 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 29,023 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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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K228 JYC is a 1993 Subaru Vivio in Blue with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K228 JYC, 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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K228 JYC is a 1993 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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