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K227 KYB

1993 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,752 mi
Last recorded123,752 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK227 KYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 123,752 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 123,751 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 123,749 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested wheel rims distorted (decelerometer type test required) (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow from front pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury quarter panel /wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering column attachment defective excessive side to side movment (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember and chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense blistering internally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside headlight wiring poorly secured

Pass 13 Feb 2018 118,985 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 118,985 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking metal brake pipe above fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2017 118,452 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 118,452 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 117,609 miles

o/s/f outer side light

Pass 18 Feb 2014 117,196 miles

o/s/f outer side light not working

rear light units very damp slight poor output

Pass 13 Mar 2013 115,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,863 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 114,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 113,886 miles

o/s/r light lens broken

Fail 14 Feb 2011 113,886 miles

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

o/s/r light lens broken

Pass 9 Mar 2010 111,609 miles

metal brake pipes above rear subframe not tested

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2010 111,609 miles

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

metal brake pipes above rear subframe not tested

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2009 109,794 miles

metal brake pipe above rear subframe not tested

o/s outer ball joint boot split

tail box exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2008 107,468 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Feb 2007 106,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 101,861 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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K227 KYB is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K227 KYB, 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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K227 KYB is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 June 1993.

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