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K456 LUA

1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,158 mi
Last recorded185,158 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK456 LUA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 185,158 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2009 174,423 miles

nearside front tyre as a cut on inside sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

offisde front tyre on legal limit

slight play in steering rack

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2008 164,754 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 164,565 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

PLAY / WEAR IN BOTH SIDES STEERING RACK

SUSPECT EXHAUST NOISE LEVEL IS HIGHER THAN LEGALY ALLOWED

Pass 5 Sep 2007 154,645 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 142,441 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 142,441 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo?

Based on 1,540 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,723
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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K456 LUA is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K456 LUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K456 LUA is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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