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L42 EDW

1993 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,518 mi
Last recorded115,518 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 EDW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2010 115,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil filter corroded and leaking

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2009 110,305 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 104,244 miles

exhaust system corroded and pinholed

n/s/r tyre well worn 175/70/14

rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 100,597 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2007 100,597 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2006 96,489 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 91,074 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 91,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L42 EDW is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L42 EDW, 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 L42 EDW registered?

L42 EDW is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 November 1993.

Is L42 EDW safe to buy?

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