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L704 LNC

1993 Subaru Imprezza

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,693 mi
Last recorded102,693 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Subaru Imprezza122,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 LNC
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 102,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 95,202 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 92,684 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 88,047 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 143,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 143,968 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 143,164 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

coolant leak.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 136,194 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 136,173 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 127,135 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O2 sensor wire rubbing on osf drive shaft

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 127,135 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

O2 sensor wire rubbing on osf drive shaft

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 116,128 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 116,124 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 107,701 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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L704 LNC is a 1993 Subaru Imprezza in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 122,605 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 Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L704 LNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L704 LNC is a 1993 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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