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L228 PSL

1993 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,199 mi
Last recorded134,199 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 PSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 134,199 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 134,174 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 126,842 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

n/s inner d/shaft boot split

Fail 9 Jan 2009 126,842 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s inner d/shaft boot split

Pass 22 Jan 2008 122,744 miles

Front discs slightly warped

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s front wing rusty and holed

Fail 18 Jan 2008 122,744 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s front wing rusty and holed

Pass 27 Jan 2007 119,908 miles

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

o\s and n\s sills rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2006 116,516 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 116,516 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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L228 PSL is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L228 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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L228 PSL is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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