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L289 WJC

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,087 mi
Last recorded161,087 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL289 WJC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2012 161,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 161,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 154,087 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 154,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 146,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2010 146,348 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2009 136,564 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to check true condition of offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes over fuel tank due to coating of oil / grease

Pass 22 Feb 2008 128,272 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 119,290 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 119,290 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 107,573 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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L289 WJC is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L289 WJC, 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 L289 WJC registered?

L289 WJC is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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