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L448 YWD

1993 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,735 mi
Last recorded68,735 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL448 YWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 68,735 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 68,735 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal.

Fail 1 Aug 2009 63,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion outside prescribed areas, reccommend underseal.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,924 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 57,170 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 57,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,571 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 55,571 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2005 53,759 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 53,759 miles

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

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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L448 YWD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L448 YWD, 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 L448 YWD registered?

L448 YWD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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