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L118 SEV

1994 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,249 mi
Last recorded117,249 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL118 SEV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,249 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 109,740 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 110,043 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Battery insecure

Pass 7 May 2010 103,201 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and on limit

Fail 7 May 2010 103,200 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and on limit

Pass 8 May 2009 102,440 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

outer sills covered unablble to check for corrosion

Fail 5 May 2009 102,439 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

outer sills covered unablble to check for corrosion

Pass 10 May 2008 98,754 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 98,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 94,842 miles

front inner pads look low

Fail 9 May 2007 94,842 miles

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

front inner brake pads thin

Pass 8 May 2006 84,730 miles

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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L118 SEV is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L118 SEV, 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 L118 SEV registered?

L118 SEV is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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