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L242 RKU

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,768 mi
Last recorded112,768 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 RKU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 112,768 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 112,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 101,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 95,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2008 89,571 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 89,571 miles

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

advise tracking checking.

Pass 14 Jul 2007 133,556 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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L242 RKU is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L242 RKU, 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 L242 RKU registered?

L242 RKU is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L242 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L242 RKU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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