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L718 VSM

1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

62,139 mi
Last recorded62,139 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD115,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL718 VSM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2008 62,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 55,875 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 55,875 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 51,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,708 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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L718 VSM is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 115,145 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L718 VSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L718 VSM registered?

L718 VSM is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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