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L555 DLK

1993 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

162,101 mi
Last recorded162,101 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 DLK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 162,101 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 162,001 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 161,101 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 160,810 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 160,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 157,277 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 157,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,699 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 151,826 miles

nearside front exhaust heat shield loose

offide front positional light lens damaged

offside rear shockabsorber has little resistance

Fail 25 Mar 2015 151,826 miles

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

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

nearside front exhaust heat shield loose

offide front positional light lens damaged

offside rear shockabsorber has little resistance

Pass 18 Mar 2014 148,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 145,100 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cracking on outer sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 141,168 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 141,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 138,267 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 138,267 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 136,363 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 136,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside front (inner)cv gaiter split

Pass 24 Mar 2009 132,578 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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L555 DLK is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 L555 DLK, 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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L555 DLK is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 November 1993.

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