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M162 TAB

1995 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,897 mi
Last recorded173,897 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 TAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 173,897 miles

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 173,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 169,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 159,768 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 149,221 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 149,221 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 135,306 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 132,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre sidewall showing cracking not deep enough to see cords

Fail 20 Jan 2011 132,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre sidewall showing cracking not deep enough to see cords

Pass 19 Jul 2008 126,650 miles

n/s/f tyre

n/s/r ansd o/s/r drop links showing play

Fail 18 Jul 2008 126,650 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

n/s/f tyre

n/s/r ansd o/s/r drop links showing play

Pass 29 Aug 2007 117,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 111,928 miles

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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M162 TAB is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 M162 TAB, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M162 TAB is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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