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L550 YWD

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,510 mi
Last recorded100,510 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 YWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 100,510 miles

sill covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,128 miles

front and rear shocks corroded / coil springs and underbody corroded / corrosions on rear brake pipes / n/s/f tyre close to limit /n/s and o/s floor damaged /wet at time of test /oil leaks /

welded area covered by trims,brake back plates very rusty(new rear discs & pads have been fittted)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 97,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear shocks corroded / coil springs and underbody corroded / corrosions on rear brake pipes / n/s/f tyre close to limit /n/s and o/s floor damaged /wet at time of test /oil leaks /

Pass 6 Jan 2007 93,210 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 93,199 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear tyre has small cut in side wall

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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L550 YWD is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L550 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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What year was L550 YWD registered?

L550 YWD is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L550 YWD safe to buy?

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