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L697 YDX

1994 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,574 mi
Last recorded70,574 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL697 YDX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 70,574 miles

o/s/r mudflap not fully secure

rear silencer heat sheild corroded and not fully secure

Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,545 miles

Back box of exhaust deteriorated.

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,778 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine sump corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine sump corroded

fuel pipes rusty

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 61,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

engine sump corroded

fuel pipes rusty

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 60,415 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine sump corroded

n/s front wing corroded but no sharoe edges

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,192 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all rear sub frame bushes slightly perished

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,501 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler neck corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fuel tank filler neck pipe corroded

mid section to front pipe joint corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2011 56,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel tank filler neck pipe corroded

mid section to front pipe joint corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,959 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 51,834 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 49,381 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,824 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 46,824 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,149 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 41,635 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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L697 YDX is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L697 YDX, 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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L697 YDX is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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