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L979 FKE

1994 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,727 mi
Last recorded60,727 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL979 FKE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,727 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 60,727 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 57,424 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,677 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,851 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight exhaust blow from around catalyst

Fail 24 Sep 2012 53,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight exhaust blow from around catalyst

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brakes out of balance 22% (limit 25%)

slight grease leak from offside front outer driveshaft gaiter - no split evident

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 47,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter split

slight grease leak from offside front outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres cracking around tread and sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2007 43,371 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,376 miles

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

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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L979 FKE is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L979 FKE, 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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L979 FKE is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 March 1994.

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