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L897 WJC

1994 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,853 mi
Last recorded139,853 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 WJC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 139,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 139,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut turret under bonnet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 136,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 136,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 132,701 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front CV boot perishing

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2019 132,701 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front CV boot perishing

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 128,156 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside extreme rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2018 128,076 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 122,584 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 116,567 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 111,984 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 107,227 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 102,088 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 95,449 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 90,224 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,328 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,083 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

The o/s front driveshaft inner gaitor is ripped

The power steering rack has a slight weep of oil

Fail 14 Jan 2008 72,715 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

The o/s front driveshaft inner gaitor is ripped

The power steering rack has a slight weep of oil

Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheald loose at down pipe

Fail 15 Jan 2007 66,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheald corroded lose

front right tyre worn inner edje

Pass 16 Jan 2006 60,365 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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L897 WJC is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L897 WJC, 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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L897 WJC is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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