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M237 RCY

1993 Subaru Imprezza

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

155,147 mi
Last recorded155,147 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Subaru Imprezza122,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 RCY
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 155,147 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 151,642 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 149,593 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 147,284 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 147,275 miles

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 140,690 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 134,361 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 127,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 121,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 121,659 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 116,081 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 116,081 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 111,647 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,904 miles

o/s rear seat belt not retracting fully

Pass 20 Dec 2013 109,991 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 96,158 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,048 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 86,856 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 86,856 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 79,833 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 129,455 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 117,712 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 107,890 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise slight oil leak from oil cooler pipes

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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M237 RCY is a 1993 Subaru Imprezza in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1993 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 122,605 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M237 RCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M237 RCY registered?

M237 RCY is a 1993 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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