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K423 KRA

1993 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,478 mi
Last recorded144,478 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK423 KRA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 144,478 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

battery insecure

o/s/f flexi brake hose insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2012 144,474 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

battery insecure

o/s/f flexi brake hose insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2011 140,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside bottom ball joint gaitor split

offside inner drive shaft gaitor deteriorated

slight play offside steering rack

underbody has slight corrosion

underbody has slight damage

Fail 28 Apr 2011 140,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside bottom ball joint gaitor split

offside inner drive shaft gaitor deteriorated

slight play offside steering rack

underbody has slight corrosion

underbody has slight damage

Pass 26 Sep 2009 133,459 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot area carpeted

plastic over sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2009 133,457 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot area carpeted

plastic over sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 122,196 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel high

slight grooves in both rear tyres, suspect rear tyres fouling arches but not showing during road test?

Pass 9 Jul 2007 108,791 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 105,842 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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K423 KRA is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K423 KRA, 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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K423 KRA is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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