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L347 PDT

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

239,335 mi
Last recorded239,335 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL347 PDT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 239,335 miles

all rubber suspension bushes are deteriorated

weld repairs have been undersealed

Fail 5 Jan 2024 239,331 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 239,097 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes worn

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 26 Nov 2021 238,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive corrosion to engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension bushes worn

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 29 Nov 2020 238,260 miles

all rear suspension bushes worn

weld repairs have been undersealed

Fail 29 Nov 2020 238,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 238,257 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion outside Prescribed area n/s/r inner arch area

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 237,049 miles

rear suspension rubber bushs deteriated

Fail 1 Apr 2019 237,040 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear suspension rubber bushs deteriated

Pass 27 Apr 2018 233,422 miles

all rear suspension rubber bushes deteriated

all weld repairs have been undersealed

rear suspension areas have been welded from inside all trims removed for examination

Fail 16 Apr 2018 233,417 miles

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

all rear suspension rubber bushes deteriated

all weld repairs have been undersealed

rear suspension areas have been welded from inside all trims removed for examination

Fail 20 Nov 2017 233,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s handbrake cable bracket broken

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 227,294 miles

n/s inner wheel arch corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 227,294 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure filler hose (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

n/s inner wheel arch corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 217,682 miles

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

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2015 217,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 217,678 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

rear subframe bushes in poor condition

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 205,728 miles

heavy body work carried out at both rear outer sills

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2014 205,727 miles

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

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

heavy body work carried out at both rear outer sills

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 194,310 miles

rear suspension bushes perished

under body corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 183,692 miles

Offside front tyre out of shape

Oil sump corroded and starting to leak.

Outer sills corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2012 183,686 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre out of shape.

Oil sump corroded and starting to leak.

Outer sills corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 172,553 miles

both front inner c/v boots split

front exhaust bracket broke

front o/s outer c/v boot perished

Fail 24 Oct 2011 172,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both front inner c/v boots split

front exhaust bracket broke

front o/s outer c/v boot perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 160,457 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 147,924 miles

advise metal brake pipe at o/s rear rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2008 132,008 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 132,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 126,451 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 120,315 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 111,333 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust baffels collasped in middle & back box possible cat-converter aswell

Pass 1 Nov 2005 111,333 miles

exhaust baffels collasped in middle & back box possible cat-converter aswell

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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L347 PDT is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L347 PDT, 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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L347 PDT is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 May 1994.

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