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L317 NBV

1993 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,252 mi
Last recorded111,252 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 NBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 111,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2013 138,747 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 138,746 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 138,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Two cuts on floor pan over fuel tank

Pass 5 Aug 2009 10,322 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 106,088 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 106,088 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 103,286 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 103,162 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 91,999 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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L317 NBV is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L317 NBV, 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 L317 NBV registered?

L317 NBV is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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