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L87 OWF

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

144,192 mi
Last recorded144,192 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL87 OWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 144,192 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine sump rusted and leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2011 144,192 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Spare tyre defective

engine sump rusted and leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2010 138,120 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheilds loose

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes coroding

rear cross member coroding

vehicle has been stood

Fail 15 Feb 2010 138,120 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Oil leak

Battery insecure

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension bushes deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pipes coroding

rear cross member coroding

tested in wet conditions

vehicle has been stood

Fail 7 Nov 2008 137,980 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

n/s/r wheel trim missing

o/s headlamp chipped

Fail 1 Oct 2008 137,864 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r wheel trim missing

o/s headlamp chipped

Pass 5 Jun 2007 118,949 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 118,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

front valence damaged

n/s/r wheel trim missing

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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L87 OWF is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 L87 OWF, 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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L87 OWF is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 March 1994.

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