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L541 YWD

1994 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

113,938 mi
Last recorded113,938 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL541 YWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 113,938 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel tank filler pipe and breather pipe corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 113,938 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel tank filler pipe and breather pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2011 113,933 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

fuel tank filler pipe and breather pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2010 107,704 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 107,704 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 102,260 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 102,260 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 102,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 95,813 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 95,813 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 86,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 86,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 77,422 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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L541 YWD is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 L541 YWD, 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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L541 YWD is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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