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L565 MUJ

1993 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,252 mi
Last recorded112,252 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL565 MUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 112,252 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

battery warning lamp on

emission test default to non cat test as no exact match found in data base or emissions book.

engine oil leak

twin headlamp system, but inner main beam units in boot.

windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Fail 6 Dec 2011 112,212 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 126,613 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 117,878 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 112,184 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 112,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 96,887 miles

clutch poor

n/s auxillary main beam inop

Fail 7 Dec 2007 96,887 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch poor

n/s auxillary main beam inop

Fail 29 Nov 2007 96,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 82,087 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 81,361 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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L565 MUJ is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L565 MUJ, 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 L565 MUJ registered?

L565 MUJ is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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