MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front steering arm has slight play
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front steering arm has slight play
Oil leak
bolts missing off exhaust manifold
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
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L653 THC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 100,015 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 L653 THC, 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 28 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L653 THC registered?
L653 THC is a 1998 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 1998.
Is L653 THC safe to buy?
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