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L837 FMJ

1993 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,861 mi
Last recorded102,861 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Subaru Impreza110,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL837 FMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 102,861 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 102,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 100,434 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 100,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 97,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 96,269 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 94,127 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jun 2007 94,127 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 May 2006 90,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 90,707 miles

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

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

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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L837 FMJ is a 1993 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L837 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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What year was L837 FMJ registered?

L837 FMJ is a 1993 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 1993.

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