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K172 CDW

1993 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

201,351 mi
Last recorded201,351 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK172 CDW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2023 201,351 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 189,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 189,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 183,665 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 183,665 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 175,435 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both rear inner gaitors (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front nail in tyre

unable to check sill panels due to covers

Fail 16 May 2017 175,130 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Lower Steering wheel retaining device insecure column (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detatched (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2016 160,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear inner cv boots split

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

odd front lower arms and antiroll bar drop links

oil leaks

Fail 27 May 2016 160,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear inner cv boots split

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

odd front lower arms and antiroll bar drop links

oil leaks

Fail 29 May 2015 140,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 140,035 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 104,264 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 100,245 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,540 miles

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2012 91,540 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front bumper damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f indicator lens damaged and has water in it

Pass 17 Feb 2011 80,141 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,329 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 66,720 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 61,975 miles

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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K172 CDW is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K172 CDW, 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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K172 CDW is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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