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L402 THY

1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,750 mi
Last recorded180,750 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD131,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL402 THY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 180,750 miles

Emmissions are capable of being much lower

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside outer driveshaft joint is 'clacking' when on lock under load

Fail 18 Aug 2008 108,703 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Emmissions are capable of being much lower

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside outer driveshaft joint is 'clacking' when on lock under load

Fail 27 Feb 2008 180,634 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 172,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 169,396 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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L402 THY is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 131,970 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L402 THY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L402 THY registered?

L402 THY is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 15 October 1993.

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