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L247 KVU

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,458 mi
Last recorded142,458 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 KVU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 142,458 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 27 Apr 2009 142,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 Apr 2008 139,781 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 139,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 137,012 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 134,994 miles

wipers smearing screen att required

Fail 3 May 2006 134,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

wipers smearing screen att required

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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L247 KVU is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L247 KVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L247 KVU registered?

L247 KVU is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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