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K515 OWV

1993 Subaru Imprezza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

212,334 mi
Last recorded212,334 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Subaru Imprezza122,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK515 OWV
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2008 212,334 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2007 187,546 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 187,214 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both side repeater lamp colour faded. both inner rear driveshaft gaitors split. nsr brake disc corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 162,094 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 159,977 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

osf tyre worn to near cords on edges

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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K515 OWV is a 1993 Subaru Imprezza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K515 OWV, 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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K515 OWV is a 1993 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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