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L576 YWD

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,775 mi
Last recorded90,775 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL576 YWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 90,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,718 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 89,718 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil level high

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,164 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 89,159 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,111 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,523 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,093 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 82,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 82,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 76,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 76,811 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,725 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly. Small imbalance on front brakes.

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 70,160 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 70,152 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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L576 YWD is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L576 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 L576 YWD registered?

L576 YWD is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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