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K52 DHN

1992 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,889 mi
Last recorded125,889 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Subaru Impreza108,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK52 DHN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 125,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front floor , rear subframe corroded , rustproofing applied to underside

off side front brake pipe has slight corrosion

off side front tyre worn on edge

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 Oct 2023 125,337 miles

rust proofing applied to underside

Fail 29 Jul 2023 125,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight wear

Pass 13 May 2017 110,024 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 110,024 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 109,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 105,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 101,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 89,455 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 14 May 2008 89,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 May 2007 77,427 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 66,401 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 66,401 miles

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

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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K52 DHN is a 1992 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K52 DHN, 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 K52 DHN registered?

K52 DHN is a 1992 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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