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L558 YWD

1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,725 mi
Last recorded159,725 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD115,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 YWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2008 159,725 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 155,593 miles

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

front x member corroded

fuel pipes rusty

nearside front wheel has 1 wrong wheel nut

offside front suspension components rusty

offside front tyre on limit

power steering pipes rusty

slight play in rack

under side of car rusty

Fail 16 May 2007 155,581 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes under bonnet rusty

front suspension components rusty

front xmember corroded

fuel pipes rusty

offside front brake discs rusty and worn

offside front tyre on limit and has a nail in it

power steering pipes rusty

slight play in nearside of steering rack

under side of car rusty

water leak from radiator area

Pass 12 May 2006 148,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 148,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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L558 YWD is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Silver with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 115,145 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L558 YWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L558 YWD is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 13 January 1994.

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