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BSS 180M

1993 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,994 mi
Last recorded127,994 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSS 180M
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 127,994 miles

Oil leak

sill covers fitted.

Fail 16 Jul 2011 127,994 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 118,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 118,110 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 115,633 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 4 Dec 2006 110,413 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 110,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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BSS 180M is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 110,978 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 Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSS 180M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BSS 180M registered?

BSS 180M is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is BSS 180M safe to buy?

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