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L449 YWD

1993 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,329 mi
Last recorded155,329 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL449 YWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 155,329 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 152,840 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 144,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside front heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Sep 2011 144,512 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside front heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2010 134,581 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 124,793 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 113,880 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 103,930 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 93,052 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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L449 YWD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L449 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 L449 YWD registered?

L449 YWD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L449 YWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L449 YWD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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