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SUBARU IMPREZA1992 · 2.0L PETROL

K798 JHE

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 160,567 miles recorded, this GREY 1992 SUBARU IMPREZA runs on PETROL with a 2000cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 09/05/2014
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1992
Engine
2000cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1992 Subaru Impreza has a limited MOT history, with the most recent recorded test on 2013-05-11 at 160,567 miles. This date is over a decade ago, meaning no recent evidence of its current condition. The vehicle’s low mileage of 160,567 miles (about 4,723 miles per year) suggests either light use or prolonged periods of inactivity, which could lead to component degradation from lack of use. The MOT records reveal recurring mechanical and safety issues. A 2012-04-18 failure included a split front steering rack gaiter, an incorrect front registration plate, a windscreen obstruction in zone ‘A’, excessive exhaust noise, and minor lens contamination. A 2013-05-11 failure cited excessive play in the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage. While a 2013-05-11 pass noted no defects, the earlier failures indicate unresolved mechanical vulnerabilities, particularly in steering, suspension, and emissions systems. The pattern of issues suggests potential neglect or unresolved repairs, as similar problems reappeared across multiple tests. However, the lack of post-2013 MOT data makes it impossible to assess whether these risks have worsened, stabilized, or been addressed. The low mileage may reduce wear on high-mileage components but could exacerbate issues from inactivity, such as rust, fluid degradation, or seized parts.

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45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 1992 Subaru Impreza has a limited MOT history, with the most recent recorded test on 2013-05-11 at 160,567 miles. This date is over a decade ago, meaning no recent evidence of its current condition. The vehicle’s low mileage of 160,567 miles (about 4,723 miles per year) suggests either light use or prolonged periods of inactivity, which could lead to component degradation from lack of use. The MOT records reveal recurring mechanical and safety issues. A 2012-04-18 failure included a split front steering rack gaiter, an incorrect front registration plate, a windscreen obstruction in zone ‘A’, excessive exhaust noise, and minor lens contamination. A 2013-05-11 failure cited excessive play in the offside rear anti-roll bar linkage. While a 2013-05-11 pass noted no defects, the earlier failures indicate unresolved mechanical vulnerabilities, particularly in steering, suspension, and emissions systems. The pattern of issues suggests potential neglect or unresolved repairs, as similar problems reappeared across multiple tests. However, the lack of post-2013 MOT data makes it impossible to assess whether these risks have worsened, stabilized, or been addressed. The low mileage may reduce wear on high-mileage components but could exacerbate issues from inactivity, such as rust, fluid degradation, or seized parts.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1992, this Subaru Impreza with plate K798 JHE has undergone 5 MOT inspections since May 2011.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 5 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)”.

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