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L471 CPD

1993 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,007 mi
Last recorded129,007 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL471 CPD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 129,007 miles

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

rear brakes squeal effort ok

Fail 28 Apr 2010 129,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brakes squeal effort ok

Pass 5 May 2009 124,234 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 117,771 miles

Both rear tyres contain metallic debris embedded in the tread.

Brake pedal anti-slip split.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Condensation in N/S/F headlamp unit not affecting beam image.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F inner cv gaitor split.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear subframe rubber bushes deteriorating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 May 2008 117,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres contain metallic debris embedded in the tread.

Brake pedal anti-slip split.

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Condensation in N/S/F headlamp unit not affecting beam image.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F inner cv gaitor split.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear subframe rubber bushes deteriorating.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 102,746 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 88,697 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 88,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.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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L471 CPD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 L471 CPD, 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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L471 CPD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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