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K862 KWY

1993 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,618 mi
Last recorded206,618 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK862 KWY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 206,618 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2012 206,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

bonnet mechanism corroded

bonnet slightly damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2012 206,520 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bonnet mechanism corroded

bonnet slightly damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2010 200,170 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 190,510 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 179,390 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 166,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 152,314 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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K862 KWY is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K862 KWY, 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 K862 KWY registered?

K862 KWY is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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