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147,615 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f wheel arches
water damage to front and rear no plates
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front number plate discoloured
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight distortion both front discs
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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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