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L459 SWR

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,004 mi
Last recorded86,004 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 SWR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 86,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

surface corrodion under body

Pass 29 Dec 2016 85,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering damper modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015
Pass 5 Jan 2013 80,024 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 79,999 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 79,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 76,999 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,999 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 72,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside inner c.v boot split.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 63,309 miles

ignition barrell damaged

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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L459 SWR is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L459 SWR, 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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L459 SWR is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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