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L698 PRC

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,887 mi
Last recorded157,887 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 PRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 157,887 miles

oil leak

rear archs rusty

rear fule pipes rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2018 155,290 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

can not inspect brake pipe behind tank fully

engine oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

head lamps amber

long travel on handbrake

Fail 20 Mar 2018 155,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split in side wall (4.1.D.1a)

can not inspect brake pipe behind tank fully

engine oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

head lamps amber

long travel on handbrake

Pass 29 Sep 2016 152,833 miles

engine oil leak over steering rack

front anti "D" bushes have wear

fuel pipe very rust

material wrapped round exhaust (possible temp fix)

not able to inspect brake pipe behind fuel tank

Pass 30 Sep 2015 147,503 miles

Offside Rear arch rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2015 147,503 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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear arch rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2014 142,152 miles

engine oil leaks

slight blow on manifold

slight play in all antiroll bar bushes

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 27 Sep 2013 135,979 miles

o/s rear drive shaft gator split

unabel to test rear wheel barings due to transmishion drag

Fail 13 Sep 2013 135,979 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s rear drive shaft gator split

unabel to test rear wheel barings due to transmishion drag

Pass 6 Jan 2012 131,147 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HAS DEEP CUT IN TREAD/SIDEWALL

VEHICLE HAS DE CAT PIPE IN BOOT MAY FIT AFTER TEST

Fail 6 Jan 2012 131,147 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT HAS DEEP CUT IN TREAD/SIDEWALL

VEHICLE HAS DE CAT PIPE IN BOOT MAY FIT AFTER TEST

Pass 15 Dec 2010 125,540 miles

slight leak n/s steering rack gaiter

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 6 Nov 2009 122,969 miles

exahust has minor blows

n/s/r tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2005 109,713 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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L698 PRC is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L698 PRC, 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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L698 PRC is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 June 1994.

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