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L476 RHL

1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,782 mi
Last recorded94,782 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx108,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL476 RHL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 94,782 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play no play jacked up only on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2023 94,782 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play no play jacked up only on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi damaged

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2022 79,788 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 78,894 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 76,911 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 74,858 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 74,567 miles

Both front sills are slightly distorted.

Exhaust has been modified from the CAT back.

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 19 Oct 2011 74,548 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O\s\f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,375 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 66,182 miles

Blow on centre part of exhust

None cat test as match could not made from chissis no

Fail 20 Nov 2008 66,148 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Blow on centre part of exhust

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

None cat test as match could not made from chissis no

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 55,498 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,498 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front & rear brake discs deteriated

Pass 3 Nov 2006 50,994 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 50,994 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

EXHAUST VERY NOISY

OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES WORN LOW

Pass 16 Aug 2005 42,228 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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L476 RHL is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 108,566 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L476 RHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L476 RHL is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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