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L167 PEO

1993 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,017 mi
Last recorded130,017 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL167 PEO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 130,017 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil misted around engine { not leaking }

Fail 16 Jul 2019 130,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil misted around engine { not leaking }

Pass 6 Jun 2018 126,969 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 126,963 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake insecure flexi hose (1.1.21 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2013 124,671 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 124,658 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 117,438 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 117,438 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 111,736 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 102,706 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 102,706 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 92,030 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 91,989 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 82,064 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 68,926 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 68,702 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak from sump plug leaking on to exhaust system

Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,902 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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L167 PEO is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L167 PEO, 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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L167 PEO is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 1993.

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