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L974 XLP

1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,240 mi
Last recorded102,240 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL974 XLP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx-sti Type Uk
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2011 102,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 102,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 92,299 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 91,672 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 81,797 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2008 81,797 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 76,587 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,297 miles

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

handbrake travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2005 68,874 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk?

Based on 1,083 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,648
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 17
Registration plate lamp not working 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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L974 XLP is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L974 XLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L974 XLP registered?

L974 XLP is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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