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L276 LUX

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

239,419 mi
Last recorded239,419 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL276 LUX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 239,419 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner joints (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2018 232,121 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 222,643 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 222,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 210,083 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 207,845 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 207,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 97,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,396 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriated

plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect for corrosion

rear brake discs n/s & o/s slight corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2010 91,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriated

plastic sill covers fitted unable to inspect for corrosion

rear brake discs n/s & o/s slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2009 86,342 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 86,342 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 80,109 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,263 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2006 64,946 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 55,934 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 55,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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L276 LUX is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L276 LUX, 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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L276 LUX is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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