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L51 BJU

1993 Subaru Vivio

Blue Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,713 mi
Last recorded71,713 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1993 Subaru Vivio48,929 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 BJU
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 71,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 71,713 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 spots (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheelarch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x4 spots (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2015 68,261 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,261 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,048 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2013 62,290 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 59,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 59,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r outer wheel arch soon require attention

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,146 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 59,064 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 58,919 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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L51 BJU is a 1993 Subaru Vivio in Blue with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L51 BJU, 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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L51 BJU is a 1993 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 23 December 1993.

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