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L857 LNC

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,788 mi
Last recorded144,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 LNC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 144,788 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 144,532 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 144,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 142,564 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 142,564 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 142,563 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 142,558 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 140,165 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 136,061 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 136,061 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 132,117 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 132,117 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 131,454 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 124,333 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 124,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 116,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre low on inner and outer edges

slight movement in o/s lower ball joint

slight play in n/s o/s rear antiroll bar link bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2009 109,913 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 103,672 miles

slight movement n/s/f antiroll bar link

slight movement o/s/f wheel bearing

slight movement o/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 9 Aug 2006 97,519 miles

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)

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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L857 LNC is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L857 LNC, 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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L857 LNC is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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