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L479 YRP

1993 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,927 mi
Last recorded115,927 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2012
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL479 YRP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2012 115,927 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2010 109,143 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 14 Dec 2010 109,143 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,792 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 99,792 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise l/h/r inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 31 Oct 2008 87,969 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 87,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 82,299 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 72,213 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 72,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 60,311 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED IN TREAD

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

battery insecure

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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L479 YRP is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L479 YRP, 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 L479 YRP registered?

L479 YRP is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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