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L478 RGW

1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,933 mi
Last recorded148,933 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD121,157 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL478 RGW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2006 148,933 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 148,933 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 137,384 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 137,384 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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L478 RGW is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 121,157 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L478 RGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L478 RGW registered?

L478 RGW is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 5 April 1994.

Is L478 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L478 RGW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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