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K883 YEL

1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,587 mi
Last recorded91,587 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx109,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK883 YEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 91,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 91,308 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 91,246 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 84,547 miles

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

front brake pads 50% left

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check outer sills

small stone chips front screen and slight scored marks

Pass 17 Sep 2008 76,648 miles

Rear pads 50% approx'

Some wear to front brake discs

Fail 17 Sep 2008 76,646 miles

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

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

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

Rear pads 50% approx'

Some wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,842 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 68,842 miles

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

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

outer sills have plastic covers over them outer sills canot be checked

o/s/f tyre worm inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2006 61,648 miles

front and rear pads getting low letters on top off screen both front tyres wearing on edges small stone chip front screen

Fail 27 Sep 2006 61,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear pads getting low letters on top off screen both front tyres wearing on edges small stone chip front screen

Fail 25 Sep 2006 61,645 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on edge

front and rear pads getting low

letters on top of screen

small stone chip front screen

Pass 21 Sep 2005 54,348 miles

REAR PADS LOOK LOW †N/S/R TYRE RUBBING ON WHEEL ARCH ON OUTER EDGE

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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K883 YEL is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 109,574 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K883 YEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K883 YEL is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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