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L61 CTY

1993 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,918 mi
Last recorded171,918 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL61 CTY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 171,918 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 164,395 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 151,249 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 134,147 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 133,494 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 133,358 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 128,228 miles

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

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

both rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2009 126,529 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 125,478 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 125,478 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 117,992 miles

side lights not worrking without ignition on

Fail 4 Dec 2006 117,992 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

side lights not worrking without ignition on

Pass 6 Sep 2006 116,418 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 116,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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L61 CTY is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L61 CTY, 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 L61 CTY registered?

L61 CTY is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L61 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L61 CTY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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