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L331 OET

1994 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,588 mi
Last recorded166,588 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL331 OET
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 166,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 165,593 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 165,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 163,847 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 163,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 161,733 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 161,727 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 158,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 158,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 154,831 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 154,831 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 151,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 151,058 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 146,515 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 142,374 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 142,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 138,058 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 133,743 miles

O/s/f anti roll bar linkage has slight surface cracking [plastic material],

Pass 3 Jan 2008 129,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 122,885 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 122,882 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 118,014 miles

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

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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L331 OET is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 L331 OET, 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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L331 OET is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 1994.

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