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L517 COD

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,947 mi
Last recorded153,947 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 COD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 153,947 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 153,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 149,715 miles

nsf inner cv boot

play in nsf rack

washers weak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 145,165 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 145,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 139,096 miles

child seat insecure

tow bar

Pass 27 Oct 2008 133,613 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 133,611 miles

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

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

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

nsf inner cv boot split

Pass 22 Oct 2007 120,893 miles

n/s front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Fail 22 Oct 2007 120,893 miles

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

n/s front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 4 Oct 2006 115,001 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 115,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 109,047 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 109,047 miles

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

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

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

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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L517 COD is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L517 COD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L517 COD registered?

L517 COD is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L517 COD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L517 COD shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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