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K218 KKV

1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,878 mi
Last recorded132,878 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD131,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK218 KKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 132,878 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 132,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 127,891 miles

both outer cv boot cracked

offside rear filler neck corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2007 127,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

centre exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel neck corroded and real smell of fuel

Pass 12 Sep 2006 124,987 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

n/s/r tyre approx 2mm

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes split

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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K218 KKV is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 131,970 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K218 KKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K218 KKV is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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