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L98 OWF

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,480 mi
Last recorded159,480 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 OWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2009 159,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front drive shaft inboard c.v. gaiters split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 157,049 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

clutch worn out

engine oil leaks

gearbox noisy in 1st gear

rear brakes noisy (squealing)

both front drive shaft inboard joint gaiters split

Fail 16 Sep 2008 157,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

clutch worn out

engine oil leaks

gearbox noisy in 1st gear

rear brakes noisy (squealing)

both front drive shaft inboard joint gaiters split

Pass 18 Sep 2007 155,291 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 155,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

clutch worn

corossion to fuel pipes and fuel tank

dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

engine oil leak

heavy corossion to radiator

n/s/f bottom ball joint cover split

o/s/f and n/s/f inner c.v boots split

o/s/f wing holed and coroded

o/s/r light unit dammaged

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

small stone chips in windscreen

surface corossion to inner and outer sills and chasis legs

surface corossion to metal brake pipes

surface corossion to p.a.s pipes

surface cracking and perishing to rear suspension bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2006 153,538 miles

both drive shaft inner joint boots are split

brake pedal pad is wearing at lower edge

damage to both sides of vehicle

n/s lower arm ball joint boot is split

o/s front mudgaurd lower rear end is corroded

oilleaking from engine

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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L98 OWF is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L98 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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L98 OWF is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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