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L398 XTC

1993 Subaru Imprezza

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,875 mi
Last recorded144,875 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Subaru Imprezza122,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 XTC
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2024 144,875 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

fuel filler pipe/breather pipes corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in several places including steering/suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2023 141,574 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 141,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder broken (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 141,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer has a crack in (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 135,269 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 135,191 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 133,578 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 130,873 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 127,564 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 125,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 125,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 123,554 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 123,552 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 123,551 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 120,665 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 104,297 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 89,735 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 89,643 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front crankshaft oil seal leaking

play in rear roll bar links

Pass 5 Jan 2006 80,810 miles

nearside front link arm slight play

Fail 3 Jan 2006 80,807 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

nearside front link arm slight play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

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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L398 XTC is a 1993 Subaru Imprezza in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L398 XTC, 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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L398 XTC is a 1993 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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