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L227 PSL

1993 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,692 mi
Last recorded65,692 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL227 PSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,692 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 65,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres perished on side walls 175/70/14t

Pass 19 May 2012 64,954 miles

Outer sill panels corroded on offside front and nearside front

Fail 7 May 2012 64,954 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Outer sill panels corroded on offside front and nearside front

Pass 10 May 2011 63,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 62,464 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 61,201 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2008 59,576 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 59,574 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 58,195 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 May 2007 58,194 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,334 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 56,334 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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L227 PSL is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L227 PSL, 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 L227 PSL registered?

L227 PSL is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 August 1993.

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