MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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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.
Is L98 OWF safe to buy?
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