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L333 LLB

1996 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,284 mi
Last recorded63,284 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Subaru Impreza107,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 LLB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 63,284 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

adv. sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 63,275 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)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

adv. sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 137,280 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

Both rear tyres worn low (2mm)

Front number plate is a sticker

Fuel filler pipe heavilly corroded and looks to be pourus

General underbody corrossion

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm and worn on edges

Rear brake discs corroding

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Stainless steel exhaust system fitted from cat back

Fail 1 Nov 2011 137,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

Both rear tyres worn low (2mm)

Front number plate is a sticker

Fuel filler pipe heavilly corroded and looks to be pourus

General underbody corrossion

Nearside front tyre on 1.6mm and worn on edges

Rear brake discs corroding

Slight play in steering rack track rods

Stainless steel exhaust system fitted from cat back

Pass 5 Nov 2010 131,407 miles

Battery Insecure

Exhaust back box held on with a tie rap.

N/S Inner CV boot split

Pass 10 Nov 2009 124,189 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 124,189 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 74,958 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2008 173,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant radiator damp and corroded

exhaust front pipe heat sheild offside loose

front number plate slight damage

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside steering rack slight freeplay

rear diff front mount bushes slight wear

rear number plate slight deteriation

Fail 1 Aug 2008 173,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coolant radiator damp and corroded

exhaust front pipe heat sheild offside loose

front number plate slight damage

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside steering rack slight freeplay

rear diff front mount bushes slight wear

rear number plate slight deteriation

Pass 2 Aug 2007 172,476 miles

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

advise radiator starting to leak

advise rear exhaust rubber heavily perished

Pass 4 Aug 2006 168,411 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f perish marks to side wall

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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L333 LLB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 107,438 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 L333 LLB, 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 30 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L333 LLB is a 1996 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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