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K271 YOD

1993 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,483 mi
Last recorded154,483 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK271 YOD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 154,483 miles

Advanced corrosion to fuel filler tubes

All coil springs and shock absorber bodies corroding

General corrosion to all brake hose ferules

General corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

General corrosion to rear subframe and components

General deterioration to suspenion arm bushes

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some freeplay to o/s inner steering rack joint

Some play and movement to upper steering column

Sports exhaust fitted (loud but not considered excessive)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 154,482 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Advanced corrosion to fuel filler tubes

All coil springs and shock absorber bodies corroding

General corrosion to all brake hose ferules

General corrosion to rear inner and outer sills

General corrosion to rear subframe and components

General deterioration to suspenion arm bushes

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some freeplay to o/s inner steering rack joint

Some play and movement to upper steering column

Sports exhaust fitted (loud but not considered excessive)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 147,666 miles

sports exhaust fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 140,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 140,189 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 132,322 miles

both front tyres are perishing on the outer edge of the tread

Fail 23 Mar 2010 132,319 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres are perishing on the outer edge of the tread

Pass 1 Apr 2009 129,084 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

nearside front wiper blade split but not smearing windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2008 126,997 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 21 Feb 2007 117,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 103,699 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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K271 YOD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K271 YOD, 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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K271 YOD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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