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L492 WYJ

1992 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,608 mi
Last recorded175,608 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Subaru Impreza108,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 WYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 175,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 175,591 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside inner front drive shaft gattor split.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 161,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 145,344 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 120,943 miles

advise alternator belt frayed

advise both rear tyres chaffing on rear wheel arches under load-sidewalls damaged

advise o/s front tyre worn close to limit

Fail 5 Jul 2006 120,943 miles

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

advise alternator belt frayed

advise both rear tyres chaffing on rear wheel arches under load-sidewalls damaged

advise o/s front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2005 104,196 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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L492 WYJ is a 1992 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 108,494 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 L492 WYJ, 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 34 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L492 WYJ is a 1992 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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