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L805 LNU

1993 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,556 mi
Last recorded50,556 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL805 LNU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 50,556 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

corrosion to both rear and offside front wheel arches

general steering and suspension corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2011 44,787 miles

Oil leak

vehicle has general underbody suspension and steering component corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2011 44,787 miles

Oil leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

vehicle has general underbody suspension and steering component corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2010 44,197 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 44,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

bodywork and under vehicle very rusty

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,115 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,038 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 40,038 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,263 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 39,263 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake pipes obscured from veiw

Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,500 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 37,577 miles

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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L805 LNU is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L805 LNU, 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 L805 LNU registered?

L805 LNU is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L805 LNU safe to buy?

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