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L199 OKV

1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,793 mi
Last recorded187,793 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD131,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL199 OKV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 187,793 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 187,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both fronts inner steering knuckle joints slight movement

rear centr top cross member corroded

Fail 7 May 2009 187,781 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2008 171,429 miles

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

N/S/F O/S/F Tyres worne on edge .

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 171,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

N/S/F O/S/F Tyres worne on edge .

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 154,702 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 142,889 miles

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

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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L199 OKV is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L199 OKV, 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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L199 OKV is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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