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L457 XDG

1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,360 mi
Last recorded161,360 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD131,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 XDG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 161,360 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 161,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 158,225 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 158,225 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

damage to steering wheel

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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L457 XDG is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L457 XDG, 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 L457 XDG registered?

L457 XDG is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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