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L513 OVX

1994 Subaru Impreza

Purple Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,047 mi
Last recorded61,047 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL513 OVX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 61,047 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 61,047 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 60,989 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 60,840 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 60,840 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 60,783 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,099 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,965 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)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 51,965 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,710 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,621 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,494 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,809 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,892 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 39,874 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,626 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 36,626 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,042 miles

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

front brake pads only a couple of thousand miles left

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to crack

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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L513 OVX is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Purple with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 L513 OVX, 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 L513 OVX registered?

L513 OVX is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 1994.

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