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K555 DDB

1993 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,988 mi
Last recorded117,988 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 DDB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 117,988 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 117,988 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,524 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 109,571 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,375 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 106,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 104,424 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,398 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 102,382 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,715 miles

front discs worn

starter motor has one nut missing but still secure

steering rack has slight leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 100,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front discs worn

starter motor has one nut missing but still secure

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 98,476 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,434 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 96,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 95,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 95,163 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,493 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 93,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 92,082 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 90,331 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 90,331 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 87,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 92,729 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor 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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K555 DDB is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 K555 DDB, 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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K555 DDB is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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