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K493 PDN

1993 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,829 mi
Last recorded188,829 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK493 PDN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 188,829 miles

sill covers fitted,o/s/r floor rusty,n/s/f tyre 1.6mm & worn inner side.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 181,290 miles

various rust under car,fuel pipes rusty.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 117,345 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 170,314 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 152,450 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 152,450 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 119,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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K493 PDN is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K493 PDN, 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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What year was K493 PDN registered?

K493 PDN is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K493 PDN safe to buy?

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