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L149 LNE

1994 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,267 mi
Last recorded197,267 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL149 LNE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2014 197,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 185,054 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 185,053 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 179,422 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 179,422 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 175,547 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2009 174,724 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2009 174,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2008 172,481 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 170,008 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 165,798 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 165,796 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L149 LNE is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc 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 L149 LNE, 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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L149 LNE is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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