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L38 YFT

1993 Subaru Vivio

Red Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,798 mi
Last recorded84,798 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2006
Typical for 1993 Subaru Vivio48,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 YFT
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2006 84,798 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 84,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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L38 YFT is a 1993 Subaru Vivio in Red with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L38 YFT, 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 L38 YFT registered?

L38 YFT is a 1993 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 30 December 1993.

Is L38 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L38 YFT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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