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L193 OKV

1993 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,870 mi
Last recorded89,870 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL193 OKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 89,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 83,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 81,003 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,992 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 79,452 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 78,264 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 78,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 762,456 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 73,662 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 73,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L193 OKV is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L193 OKV, 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 L193 OKV registered?

L193 OKV is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L193 OKV safe to buy?

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