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L404 MBW

1994 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,533 mi
Last recorded107,533 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL404 MBW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 107,533 miles

all exhaust heat shields loose

cat flange badly corroded

clutch release bearing squeaking

front pads getting low

front wings and o/s/r arch corroding

o/s outer cv boot badly perished

slight blow and corrosion center exhaust

Fail 25 Apr 2012 107,533 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

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

all exhaust heat shields loose

cat flange badly corroded

clutch release bearing squeaking

front pads getting low

front wings and o/s/r arch corroding

o/s outer cv boot badly perished

slight blow and corrosion center exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,421 miles

front exhaust heat shields loose and rattling

n/s/r shock absorber damp

o/s inner cv boot split

o/s outer cv boot perished

o/s/r tyre on limit on inner edge

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 28 Apr 2010 96,137 miles

front tyres nearing wear bars and perished

n/s/r tyre x4 punctures

o/s/r tyre punctured

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 28 Apr 2010 96,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front tyres nearing wear bars and perished

n/s/r tyre x4 punctures

o/s/r tyre punctured

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,107 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 26,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 87,351 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 87,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,769 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 82,769 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 80,088 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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L404 MBW is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L404 MBW, 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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L404 MBW is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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