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M181 UWJ

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,558 mi
Last recorded155,558 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM181 UWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 155,558 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 155,558 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 143,625 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 129,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 121,491 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 121,359 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 116,009 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 116,008 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 110,667 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 110,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEAR SIDE SHOCKER HAS SLIGHT LEAK,SHOULD BE CHANGED SOON.

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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M181 UWJ is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M181 UWJ, 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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M181 UWJ is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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