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K5 PPR

1993 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,642 mi
Last recorded118,642 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 PPR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 118,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 115,255 miles

front brake pads are getting low

plastic front grille is insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2008 115,255 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres are on the limit

front brake pads are getting low

plastic front grille is insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2007 10,996 miles

both rear tyres are approaching the tread wear indicators.

Fail 7 Oct 2006 108,416 miles

ADVISE A SMALLERT WIPER BLADE BEEN FITTED ON DRIVERS SIDE STILL CLEARS SWEPT AREA OK. BUT SMALLER THEN NEARSIDE BLADE

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

CORRSION STARTING ON REAR OFFSIDE INNER SILL AREA IN PERCRIBED AREA , ONLY SURFACE CORROSION AT PRESENT

FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SHOCKERS CORROSION STARTING UNDER COIL SPRINGS

FRONT OFFSIDE ANTIROLL BAR SADDLE BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT AND WEAR IN BUSH ALSO A WIRE IS WRAPPED ROUND BRACKET HOLDING HEAT SHEILD AWAY ON OFFSIDE

HIGH PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL BUT NOT TO STOP

NOTE. FULL PLASTIC COVERS FITTED OVER OUTER SILLS UNABALE TO FULLY CHECK CONDITION OF THEM

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE INNER AND OUTER TREAD AREA EDGES ARE WEARING LOW

Pass 7 Oct 2006 108,416 miles

ADVISE A SMALLERT WIPER BLADE BEEN FITTED ON DRIVERS SIDE STILL CLEARS SWEPT AREA OK. BUT SMALLER THEN NEARSIDE BLADE

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

CORRSION STARTING ON REAR OFFSIDE INNER SILL AREA IN PERCRIBED AREA , ONLY SURFACE CORROSION AT PRESENT

FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SHOCKERS CORROSION STARTING UNDER COIL SPRINGS

FRONT OFFSIDE ANTIROLL BAR SADDLE BUSH SLIGHT MOVEMENT AND WEAR IN BUSH ALSO A WIRE IS WRAPPED ROUND BRACKET HOLDING HEAT SHEILD AWAY ON OFFSIDE

HIGH PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL BUT NOT TO STOP

NOTE. FULL PLASTIC COVERS FITTED OVER OUTER SILLS UNABALE TO FULLY CHECK CONDITION OF THEM

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE INNER AND OUTER TREAD AREA EDGES ARE WEARING LOW

Fail 2 Oct 2006 108,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

CORROSION STARTING ON REAR OFFSIDE INNER SILL AREA IN PERSCRIBED AREA BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

FRONT NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE SHOCKERS ARE STARTING TO CORRODE UNDER WINGS UNDER COIL SPRINGS

HIGH PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL BUT NOT TO STOP

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE INNER AND OUTER EDGES GETTING LOW TO 3MM

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT OFFSIDE ANTIROLL BAR SADDLE BUSH

STRONG ADVISE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN MASTER CYLINDER VERY LOW JUST ABOVE MINIMUM LEVEL

Pass 1 Oct 2005 106,228 miles

advice to replace number plates;front suspension legs corroded and replace rear fog lamp

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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K5 PPR is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K5 PPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 PPR registered?

K5 PPR is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K5 PPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 PPR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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