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L992 GDV

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,434 mi
Last recorded179,434 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL992 GDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 179,434 miles

Offside Front Tie rod has play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 179,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2015 177,695 miles

Nearside Front brake retaining clip loose

Nearside poor pattern to head lamp aim

Fail 21 Dec 2015 177,644 miles

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front brake retaining clip loose

Nearside poor pattern to head lamp aim

Pass 9 Oct 2014 161,185 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2014 126,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside front brake binding on

Fail 2 Oct 2014 161,130 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside front brake binding on

Pass 19 Nov 2012 161,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 161,090 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 160,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 156,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 154,003 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 148,066 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 144,613 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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L992 GDV is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 L992 GDV, 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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L992 GDV is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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