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K853 NUF

1993 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

175,677 mi
Last recorded175,677 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK853 NUF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 175,677 miles

inner and outer sills corroded / deformed

obvious age related deterioration of rubber bushes and corrosion around body extremities

Fail 28 Mar 2018 175,677 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner and outer Sill(s) corroded / deformed

Obvious age related deterioration of rubber bushings and corrosion around body extremities

Fail 23 Mar 2018 175,640 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake lamp bulb / wrong wattage or way round (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner and outer Sill(s) corroded / deformed

Nearside Rear Bumper loose

Obvious age related deterioration of rubber bushings and corrosion around body extremities

Offside Rear Bumper loose

Pass 27 Mar 2017 172,881 miles

both sills damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2015 172,658 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 172,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 162,751 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 162,751 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 155,482 miles

engine oily

offside front tyre wearing inner

Fail 30 Nov 2013 155,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

engine oily

offside front tyre wearing inner

Pass 1 Dec 2012 144,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 144,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 132,340 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

cam box covers have large oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 116,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2009 109,556 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,750 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 95,712 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 90,074 miles

front number plate is cracked

nearside front inner cv boot is split

rear window washer does not work

Pass 22 Nov 2005 83,791 miles

front number plate cracked

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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K853 NUF is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K853 NUF, 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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What year was K853 NUF registered?

K853 NUF is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K853 NUF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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