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L480 NBV

1994 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,162 mi
Last recorded112,162 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL480 NBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 112,162 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 109,729 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 108,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,518 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 100,192 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 91,257 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 91,257 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 88,924 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,760 miles

near side and off side front tyres worn thin on inside edges

Pass 8 Mar 2006 73,104 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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L480 NBV is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L480 NBV, 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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What year was L480 NBV registered?

L480 NBV is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L480 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L480 NBV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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