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L687 SWR

1994 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,675 mi
Last recorded177,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL687 SWR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 177,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 175,089 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 174,192 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 174,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 167,911 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 168,232 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills Both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under Body Slight Corrosion Needs Under Sealing

Pass 24 Feb 2021 166,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2012 165,882 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 160,751 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 160,750 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 153,819 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 153,645 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 141,286 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 126,392 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 126,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 110,692 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 110,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 106,476 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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L687 SWR is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L687 SWR, 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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L687 SWR is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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