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L581 CTY

1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,982 mi
Last recorded61,982 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx109,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL581 CTY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 61,982 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 81,434 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 72,131 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 72,171 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 72,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake pads appear low

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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L581 CTY is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 109,574 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L581 CTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L581 CTY registered?

L581 CTY is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L581 CTY safe to buy?

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