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L653 MMY

1994 Subaru Vivio

White Petrol 658cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

59,452 mi
Last recorded59,452 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Subaru Vivio49,654 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL653 MMY
MakeSubaru
ModelVivio
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine658cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 59,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,417 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 57,089 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,933 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,863 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,743 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,262 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,789 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 52,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 52,763 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 51,876 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 50,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2007 48,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,964 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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L653 MMY is a 1994 Subaru Vivio in White with a 658cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Vivio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 49,654 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 L653 MMY, 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 32 years old, this Subaru Vivio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L653 MMY is a 1994 Subaru Vivio, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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