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L488 HWL

1993 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,323 mi
Last recorded36,323 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 HWL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 36,323 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,323 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 36,323 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2020 36,323 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,323 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 36,323 miles

Vehicle has been excessively modified for Motorsport purpose.

Fail 13 Nov 2017 36,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle has been excessively modified for Motorsport purpose.

Pass 19 Apr 2014 36,323 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 36,325 miles

competition car

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,323 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 36,323 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,173 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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L488 HWL is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L488 HWL, 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 L488 HWL registered?

L488 HWL is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 November 1993.

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