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K172 NST

1993 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

96,920 mi
Last recorded96,920 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK172 NST
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,920 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 96,918 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2005 130,655 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

near side front brake hose insceure clipmissing

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 NST is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 NST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K172 NST registered?

K172 NST is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 1993.

Is K172 NST safe to buy?

The MOT history for K172 NST shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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