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L808 XHY

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,697 mi
Last recorded143,697 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL808 XHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2011 143,697 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

No cat fitted failure after 01/01/2012

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all rear suspension componets have heavy surface corrosion

battery insecure (failure after 01/01/2012)

both front crossmembers damaged

offside outer sill heavy surface corrosion

offside rear brake hose not retained.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 134,865 miles

Battery insecure

Surface corrosion to fuel filler neck pipe

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 11 Dec 2009 134,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Surface corrosion to fuel filler neck pipe

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 18 Dec 2008 127,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Surface corrosion on rear suspension and fuel filler neck pipe

Fail 18 Dec 2008 127,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Surface corrosion on rear suspension and fuel filler neck pipe

Pass 1 Oct 2007 118,071 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 106,355 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 106,355 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 101,799 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 101,799 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)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre near limit, o/s/r tyre slight wall damage ,wear to n/s and o/s/r torsion bar bushes

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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L808 XHY is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L808 XHY, 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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L808 XHY is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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