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K462 XFX

1992 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,264 mi
Last recorded183,264 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Subaru Impreza108,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK462 XFX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 183,264 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 181,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 180,197 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 180,189 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 178,670 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2012 178,665 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 177,815 miles

discs rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2010 175,543 miles

Front brake pads 50%

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some damage to all tyre side walls

Pass 19 Jun 2009 169,939 miles

Brake fluid level low

Some damage to n/s/f tyre

Sports exhaust fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2009 169,895 miles

Centre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 164,493 miles

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

small stone chips front screen

Pass 11 Jun 2007 157,595 miles

both rear tyres close to limit on inner edges

slight leak p/s rack

slight wear rear anti -roll bar link bushes

small cuts n/s/f outer tyre wall

temporary repair to down pipe

Pass 9 Jun 2006 149,765 miles

coulered headlight bulbs fitted

washers poor

Fail 9 Jun 2006 149,765 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

coulered headlight bulbs fitted

washers poor

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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K462 XFX is a 1992 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 108,494 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 K462 XFX, 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 34 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K462 XFX registered?

K462 XFX is a 1992 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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