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K480 VKR

1993 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,884 mi
Last recorded149,884 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK480 VKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 149,884 miles

strong advice both front tyres wearing low

Fail 4 Jun 2014 142,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 142,939 miles

Oil leak

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 133,338 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 125,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

centre section of exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 116,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

centre exhaust silencer weld cracking.

fuel filler neck corroded.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 116,552 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

centre exhaust silencer weld cracking.

fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 106,611 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 96,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 85,972 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 85,972 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 82,739 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 82,700 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2006 72,528 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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K480 VKR is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K480 VKR, 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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K480 VKR is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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