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L348 LAK

1993 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,539 mi
Last recorded159,539 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 LAK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 159,539 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 159,539 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 149,906 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 149,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 135,277 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 121,873 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 121,872 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 109,557 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 109,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 98,845 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 97,166 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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L348 LAK is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L348 LAK, 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 L348 LAK registered?

L348 LAK is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 September 1993.

Is L348 LAK safe to buy?

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