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L282 XLN

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,576 mi
Last recorded92,576 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL282 XLN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 92,576 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 92,112 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 91,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 91,576 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 91,576 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,577 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 91,577 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 91,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 90,221 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 90,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 88,686 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 87,232 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 86,302 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 85,743 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,682 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 82,395 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 75,968 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 68,761 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2006 69,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2005 67,242 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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L282 XLN is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L282 XLN, 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 L282 XLN registered?

L282 XLN is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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