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L71 JHM

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

195,400 mi
Last recorded195,400 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 JHM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 195,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 181,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 176,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 165,447 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 144,369 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 141,669 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 133,992 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 133,856 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)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 120,768 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 120,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2014 115,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2013 112,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 107,875 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 101,316 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 94,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 84,888 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 84,888 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L71 JHM is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 L71 JHM, 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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L71 JHM is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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