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L214 GFJ

1993 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,357 mi
Last recorded91,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL214 GFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 91,357 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 88,109 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 86,512 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 85,995 miles

Brake disks slightly corroded. All.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,511 miles

Brake disks slightly rusty. All.

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2016 83,762 miles

Front tyres have perishing/cracking to sidewalls

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust system adequately repaired with exhaust paste/bandage

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,791 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 75,474 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 72,944 miles

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

engine check light on

slight oil dampness around off side steering rack boot.

slight uneven wear to near side rear tyre and close to limits.

Fail 24 May 2010 72,943 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine check light on

slight oil dampness around off side steering rack boot.

slight uneven wear to near side rear tyre and close to limits.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,969 miles

Centre stop light assumed not to be conneted

Front anti-roll bar up link bent

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 69,146 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

O/s front pad wearing low 6mm

Pass 19 Feb 2007 61,120 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 61,116 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,108 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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L214 GFJ is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L214 GFJ, 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 L214 GFJ registered?

L214 GFJ is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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