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K540 GFS

1992 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,160 mi
Last recorded166,160 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Subaru Impreza108,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK540 GFS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 166,160 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 166,160 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 152,824 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 152,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 137,670 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 137,482 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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K540 GFS is a 1992 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K540 GFS, 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 K540 GFS registered?

K540 GFS is a 1992 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1992.

Is K540 GFS safe to buy?

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