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L186 NBV

1993 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,101 mi
Last recorded81,101 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 NBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 81,101 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,688 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 80,688 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,471 miles

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 79,552 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,227 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion on front chassis

slight corrosion on n/s and o/s inner sills

Pass 14 Nov 2008 77,715 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 77,715 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,027 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside steering arm has slight play/movement

Pass 8 Sep 2006 71,290 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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L186 NBV is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L186 NBV, 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 L186 NBV registered?

L186 NBV is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L186 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L186 NBV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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