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L233 FEL

1993 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,796 mi
Last recorded105,796 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL233 FEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,796 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front fog lamp damaged

offside front wing corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 101,575 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,113 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler neck corroded

plastic oversills fitted

unable to fully check rear brake pipes as above rear subframe

Fail 7 Apr 2014 98,112 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler neck corroded

plastic oversills fitted

unable to fully check rear brake pipes as above rear subframe

Pass 21 Mar 2013 93,467 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,029 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 81,889 miles

Catalyst missing.

Footbrake pedal response is poor.

Various areas under vehicle patch painted with black paint.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 81,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Catalyst missing.

Footbrake pedal response is poor.

Front crank pulley buckled.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Various areas under vehicle patch painted with black paint.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 60,630 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 60,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,302 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,669 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 50,552 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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L233 FEL is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L233 FEL, 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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L233 FEL is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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