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K862 PHW

1992 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,933 mi
Last recorded148,933 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Subaru Impreza108,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK862 PHW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 148,933 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,951 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 80,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,076 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 77,075 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,450 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,769 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,780 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,769 miles

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

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

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN MODIFIED

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,769 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,769 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 74,769 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 74,769 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2011 74,768 miles

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

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

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

no rear seats

oil leak

servo fitted but blanked off

Pass 21 Jan 2009 74,503 miles

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 6 Dec 2007 73,284 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 109,387 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 PHW is a 1992 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PHW, 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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K862 PHW is a 1992 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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