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K487 BDW

1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Purple Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,957 mi
Last recorded157,957 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD131,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK487 BDW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 157,957 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 157,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 151,118 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 151,064 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 143,516 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 137,163 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 137,159 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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K487 BDW is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Purple with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 131,970 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K487 BDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K487 BDW registered?

K487 BDW is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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