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L229 PVW

1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,304 mi
Last recorded83,304 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD121,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL229 PVW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2009 83,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 82,973 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind to both rear wheels

slight lift in all four shockers

Pass 6 Oct 2007 82,973 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind to both rear wheels

slight lift in all four shockers

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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L229 PVW is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 121,157 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L229 PVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L229 PVW registered?

L229 PVW is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is L229 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L229 PVW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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