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K647 OWV

1992 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,426 mi
Last recorded125,426 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1992 Subaru Impreza108,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK647 OWV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 125,426 miles

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

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

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

noise from inside steering rack

rear fuel filler pipe and breather pipes show corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2013 125,377 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

noise from inside steering rack

rear fuel filler pipe and breather pipes show corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2012 120,937 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 114,823 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 114,742 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 108,607 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to split and perish

offsaide front tyre side wall cracked but not showing cords

rear discs rusty and pitted

Fail 15 Sep 2010 108,380 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to split and perish

offsaide front tyre side wall cracked but not showing cords

rear discs rusty and pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 101,341 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,241 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 96,241 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 92,447 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

FUEL PIPE CORRODING

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED ON OUTER SILLS

Pass 19 Jul 2006 88,447 miles

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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K647 OWV is a 1992 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K647 OWV, 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 K647 OWV registered?

K647 OWV is a 1992 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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