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L827 FMJ

1993 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

147,615 mi
Last recorded147,615 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL827 FMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 147,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and central outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wheel arched slight corrosion

rear prop shaft missing

Fail 8 Dec 2021 147,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front and central outer sill corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wheel arched slight corrosion

rear prop shaft missing

Pass 19 Nov 2020 141,042 miles

Central prop shaft missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch minor corrosion

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch minor corrosion

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 138,207 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp adjusters are deteriorated - on limit

offside wiper is deteriorating

rear prop shaft is missing

Fail 3 Dec 2019 138,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill & arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside wiper is deteriorating

rear prop shaft is missing

Pass 12 Dec 2018 137,463 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion to sill area's - soft at under-seal

exhaust heat shield is loose

oil residue engine area's

rear prop-shaft is missing

Fail 5 Dec 2018 137,384 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion to sill area's - soft at under-seal

exhaust heat shield is loose

oil residue engine area's

rear prop-shaft is missing

Pass 19 Dec 2017 136,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside sill area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

oil residue engine, auto box & power steering rack area's

Fail 8 Dec 2017 136,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area's marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside sill area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil residue engine, auto box & power steering rack area's

Pass 9 Dec 2016 136,254 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

all rear suspension bushes perished

exhaust flanges rusty

prop shaft missing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 135,611 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 14% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear prop shaft missing

all suspension bushes perished and cracking

oil leaks

Fail 2 Dec 2015 135,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 14% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear prop shaft missing

all suspension bushes perished and cracking

oil leaks

Pass 10 Dec 2014 134,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/both outer sills rusting/brake pipes rusting

Fail 9 Dec 2014 134,789 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/both outer sills rusting/brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 Dec 2013 134,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes rusting/general rusting on underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Dec 2013 134,144 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes rusting/general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2012 132,733 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting

Fail 5 Dec 2012 132,714 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 Dec 2011 131,511 miles

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f wheel arches

water damage to front and rear no plates

Fail 9 Dec 2011 131,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f wheel arches

oil leak from hose going to rad cooler

water damage to front and rear no plates

Pass 13 Dec 2010 128,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2010 128,808 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2009 127,147 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate discoloured/nearside rear outer sill rusting/offside front tyre worn inside tread/general rusting on underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2009 127,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate discoloured/heatshield insecure front end/nearside rear outer sill rusting/offside front tyre worn inside tread/general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2008 123,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate discoloured/both rear outer sills rusting/distortion both front discs/front heatshield adrift/offside front tyre worn inside tread

Fail 8 Dec 2008 123,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate discoloured/both rear outer sills rusting/distortion both front discs/front heatshield adrift/offside front tyre worn inside tread

Pass 19 Dec 2007 118,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate discoloured/slight distortion both front discs/offside rear outer sill rusting

Fail 17 Dec 2007 118,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front number plate discoloured/slight distortion both front discs/offside rear outer sill rusting

Pass 19 Dec 2006 114,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate discoloured

Pass 23 Nov 2005 111,393 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight distortion both front discs

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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L827 FMJ is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 L827 FMJ, 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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L827 FMJ is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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