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L117 KJW

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

196,664 mi
Last recorded196,664 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL117 KJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 196,664 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH INNER AND OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 189,473 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 181,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 173,287 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 167,408 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 165,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 160,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 151,086 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 141,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 133,534 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 125,325 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 125,325 miles

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail rear (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,555 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 110,590 miles

Oil leak

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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L117 KJW is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L117 KJW, 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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What year was L117 KJW registered?

L117 KJW is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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