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J9 EWN

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

166,634 mi
Last recorded166,634 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 EWN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 166,634 miles

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

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

both rear door handles have been perminament filled

Fail 11 Apr 2013 166,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

both rear door handles have been perminament filled

Fail 1 Apr 2013 166,614 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside floor to sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2013 166,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside floor to sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 9 Feb 2012 159,224 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion on nearside front inner sill;sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection

dampness around fuel filler pipe,

Fail 9 Feb 2012 159,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion on nearside front inner sill;sill covers fitted,not allowing full inspection

dampness around fuel filler pipe,

Pass 2 Jul 2010 155,926 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Feb 2009 154,973 miles

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

offside front and rear and nearside rear sill panels slightly corroded and damaged by trolley jack use.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 154,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

nearside rear bumper loose.

no entry gained to the boot area

offside front and rear and nearside rear sill panels slightly corroded and damaged by trolley jack use.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 149,321 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 149,241 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Jul 2006 140,473 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 140,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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J9 EWN is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 110,116 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 J9 EWN, 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 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J9 EWN is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 1994.

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