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M188 VAR

1995 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,687 mi
Last recorded108,687 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 VAR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 108,687 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 108,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,955 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both shocks (2.7.3)

slight brake bind on rear offside

Pass 17 Apr 2015 106,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 104,029 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 104,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,607 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 101,607 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 97,900 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 97,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 93,656 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,126 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,915 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,090 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 80,090 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 75,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside ABS sensor wire fouling on drive shaft

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 75,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside ABS sensor wire fouling on drive shaft

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 71,027 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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M188 VAR is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M188 VAR, 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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M188 VAR is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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The MOT history for M188 VAR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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