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K878 JWC

1993 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,974 mi
Last recorded139,974 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK878 JWC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 139,974 miles

sill covers fitted

underside of car starting to rust

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 139,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

underside of car starting to rust

Pass 22 Jul 2010 138,501 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 132,955 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 132,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 124,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 120,313 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 116,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nsf tyre close to legal limit †osr tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Jul 2006 116,304 miles

nsf tyre close to legal limit †osr tyre close to legal limit

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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K878 JWC is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K878 JWC, 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 K878 JWC registered?

K878 JWC is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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