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K896 MRV

1993 Subaru Vivio

Purple Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,848 mi
Last recorded70,848 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Subaru Vivio48,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 MRV
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 70,848 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 70,848 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 65,812 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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K896 MRV is a 1993 Subaru Vivio in Purple with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K896 MRV, 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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What year was K896 MRV registered?

K896 MRV is a 1993 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 22 February 1993.

Is K896 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K896 MRV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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