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L157 YAD

1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Purple Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,765 mi
Last recorded155,765 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD131,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 YAD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2008 155,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 150,180 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 150,180 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 143,855 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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L157 YAD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Purple with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 131,970 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L157 YAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L157 YAD registered?

L157 YAD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 2 September 1993.

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