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L428 GFJ

1993 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,060 mi
Last recorded148,060 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL428 GFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 148,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 144,442 miles

Exhaust blow fron turbo area

Pass 30 Mar 2007 137,755 miles

Dampness to power steering rack pinion area

Pass 3 Apr 2006 128,395 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 128,395 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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L428 GFJ is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L428 GFJ, 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 L428 GFJ registered?

L428 GFJ is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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