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L500 GAF

2008 Subaru Vivio

Blue Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,927 mi
Last recorded83,927 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 GAF
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 83,927 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,955 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 82,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 80,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 80,581 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 79,829 miles

advise no rear seats fitted plates double mounted

Fail 4 Oct 2012 79,823 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 79,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 79,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,868 miles

Oil leak

no match found on emissions data base

no number plates

o\s\n\s head lights held in with thin metal strips

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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L500 GAF is a 2008 Subaru Vivio in Blue with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L500 GAF, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Vivio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L500 GAF is a 2008 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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