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L486 YWD

1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,047 mi
Last recorded143,047 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD131,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 YWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 143,047 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 143,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 135,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Apr 2008 135,292 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Feb 2007 122,676 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 117,774 miles

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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L486 YWD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L486 YWD, 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 L486 YWD registered?

L486 YWD is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 19 August 1993.

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