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L870 OAU

1994 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,609 mi
Last recorded56,609 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL870 OAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,609 miles

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

front exhaust mount snapped

slight bind both rear wheels

Fail 25 Oct 2011 56,609 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front exhaust mount snapped

slight bind both rear wheels

Pass 23 Oct 2010 51,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 45,248 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 45,248 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,669 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,687 miles

exhaust system corroded & inner tail pipe heavily corroded , corrosion to various suspension components , slight leak from n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 25 Oct 2006 39,210 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 38,012 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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L870 OAU is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L870 OAU, 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 L870 OAU registered?

L870 OAU is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 May 1994.

Is L870 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L870 OAU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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