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L862 BDD

1994 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,601 mi
Last recorded100,601 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL862 BDD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 100,601 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front & rear bumpers damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2015 100,601 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front & rear bumpers damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various body damage to front and rear

Fail 6 Nov 2014 99,816 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various body damage to front and rear

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,075 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

various body damage

Fail 30 Sep 2013 99,075 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inside edge

various body damage

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,330 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to offside rear bumper

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear subframe mountings deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2012 98,297 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to offside rear bumper

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear subframe mountings deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

damage to offside rear bumper

nearside front lower ball joint boot split

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 96,410 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 96,410 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 95,007 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front drive shafts worn

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 28 Sep 2009 95,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front drive shafts worn

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,262 miles

Advise front and rear number plates starting to discolour !

Advise nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Pass 26 Jul 2007 85,721 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 85,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise front tyres worn close to limit !

Advise various metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,690 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 76,139 miles

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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L862 BDD is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L862 BDD, 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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L862 BDD is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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