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L299 SWT

1993 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,234 mi
Last recorded153,234 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 SWT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 153,234 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 150,790 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 146,600 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 146,600 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 141,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 135,871 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 131,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear inner c/v gaiter split

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 131,710 miles

Nearside rear inner c/v gaiter split

Pass 24 Mar 2009 126,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 121,875 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake hose securing clamp missing

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2007 116,171 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 116,171 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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L299 SWT is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L299 SWT, 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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L299 SWT is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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