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L459 LNB

1993 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,490 mi
Last recorded133,490 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 LNB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 133,490 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 133,460 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s front ceiezed

rear brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2010 125,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 117,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 109,165 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 107,267 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 107,267 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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L459 LNB is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in Red 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L459 LNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 33 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L459 LNB is a 1993 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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