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L557 RBP

1993 Subaru Vivio

Green Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

701,381 mi
Last recorded701,381 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Subaru Vivio48,929 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 RBP
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2006 701,381 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 70,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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L557 RBP is a 1993 Subaru Vivio in Green 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 L557 RBP, 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 L557 RBP registered?

L557 RBP is a 1993 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L557 RBP safe to buy?

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