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L797 MCF

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,801 mi
Last recorded106,801 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 MCF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 106,801 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside front sill areas damaged

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 14 Jul 2010 98,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 98,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 93,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2009 93,982 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2008 89,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 86,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear seats removed at time of test

vehicle fitted with rally tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2007 86,233 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

vehicle fitted with rally tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2006 76,203 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 76,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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L797 MCF is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L797 MCF, 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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What year was L797 MCF registered?

L797 MCF is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L797 MCF safe to buy?

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