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L818 HYP

1993 Subaru Impreza

Orange Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,936 mi
Last recorded133,936 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL818 HYP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 133,936 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all discs corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2009 128,679 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 128,679 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 118,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 118,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 92,397 miles

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

o/s inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 27 Nov 2007 92,397 miles

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

o/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,478 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 88,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L818 HYP is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Orange with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L818 HYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L818 HYP registered?

L818 HYP is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L818 HYP safe to buy?

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