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M189 UWJ

1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

933,364 mi
Last recorded933,364 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD121,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 UWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 933,364 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2007 88,579 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front chassis and crossmember damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall cuts

Fail 19 Nov 2007 88,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front chassis and crossmember damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall cuts

Fail 30 Oct 2007 88,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery loose

front crossmember & chassis damaged.

nearside front tyre sidewall cuts.

Pass 3 Feb 2007 84,326 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2006 78,396 miles

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

n/s/r shocker slight leak

Pass 16 Aug 2005 73,579 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 73,530 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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M189 UWJ is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 121,157 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M189 UWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M189 UWJ is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 2 November 1994.

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