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L486 GOM

1994 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,489 mi
Last recorded157,489 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL486 GOM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2015 157,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion on both front brake discs

corrosion on rear brake pipes

nearside front jacking point corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 154,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 154,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 152,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both front brake discs

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 5 Nov 2013 152,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both front brake discs

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 6 Dec 2012 150,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 150,952 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 147,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on offside front brake disc

Pass 2 Dec 2011 147,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on offside front brake disc

Pass 7 Dec 2010 143,789 miles

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

front brakes fluctuate slightly

nearside front tyre worn outer edge sidewall scrubbed

offside front drive shaft inner gaiter deteriorated

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2010 143,789 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

front brakes fluctuate slightly

nearside front tyre worn outer edge sidewall scrubbed

offside front drive shaft inner gaiter deteriorated

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 136,576 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 124,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 112,057 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 112,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 100,061 miles

fuel filler neck corroded.

slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 88,364 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 88,364 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L486 GOM is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L486 GOM, 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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L486 GOM is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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