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L165 SUF

1994 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,562 mi
Last recorded209,562 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 SUF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2013 209,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 23 Aug 2011 204,324 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 193,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 193,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 182,174 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 182,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 168,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 153,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 141,763 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 141,653 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L165 SUF is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L165 SUF, 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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L165 SUF is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 February 1994.

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