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L185 CPD

1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Purple Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,319 mi
Last recorded138,319 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD131,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 CPD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 138,319 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 138,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 135,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all brake hose ferrules in very poor condition

both rear tyres just legal

clutch starting to slip

exhaust rusty and weak

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel pipes very rusty and weak

rear crossmember very rusty and weak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 135,265 miles

fuel pipes very rusty and weak

all brake hose ferrules in very poor condition

both rear tyres just legal

clutch starting to slip

exhaust rusty and weak

rear crossmember very rusty and weak

Pass 20 Sep 2006 122,977 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 115,897 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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L185 CPD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Purple with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L185 CPD, 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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L185 CPD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 4 November 1993.

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