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L852 WGF

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

64,077 mi
Last recorded64,077 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL852 WGF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 64,077 miles

All passenger seats and belts removed.

Drivers seat fixed in position and not adjustable

Fail 6 Aug 2015 64,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Steering locking device insecure Front arm (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Steering locking device insecure Rear (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Steering locking device insecure Front arm (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Steering locking device insecure Rear arm (2.2.C.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All passenger seats and belts removed.

Drivers seat fixed in position and not adjustable

Pass 14 Nov 2011 638,629 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs wearing thin

handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Fail 12 Nov 2011 63,855 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs wearing thin

handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 26 Apr 2010 631,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre poor cond.

slight under body corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2010 631,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre poor cond.

slight under body corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2009 62,491 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front tyres walls poor and cracks

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Fail 2 Apr 2009 62,491 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front tyres walls poor and cracks

oil leaks around engine and gearbox areas

Fail 17 Oct 2008 62,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,953 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 61,947 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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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L852 WGF is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 L852 WGF, 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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L852 WGF is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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