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L688 PFL

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

940,946 mi
Last recorded940,946 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 PFL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 940,946 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear both sides rear jacking point slightly damage

Fail 9 Dec 2015 940,946 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear both sides rear jacking point slightly damage

Fail 20 Jan 2015 140,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2014 135,203 miles

n/s/rear tyre is worn down to 2.5mm

Fail 13 Jan 2014 135,113 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre is worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 11 Jan 2013 128,039 miles

slight grease leak from o/s/front drive shaft inner joint gater

Fail 9 Jan 2013 128,039 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight grease leak from o/s/front drive shaft inner joint gater

Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,850 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 112,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2011 112,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2010 165,348 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 105,314 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 97,529 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 88,749 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 88,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 79,673 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 71,689 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 71,666 miles

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

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

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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L688 PFL is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L688 PFL, 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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L688 PFL is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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