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K488 MCA

1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Purple Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

149,109 mi
Last recorded149,109 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD131,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 MCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2007 149,109 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering pump pipes rusty.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 142,502 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2006 142,454 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear crossmember corroded

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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K488 MCA is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Purple with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 K488 MCA, 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 K488 MCA registered?

K488 MCA is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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