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M195 OFX

1994 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

176,112 mi
Last recorded176,112 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 OFX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 176,112 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 175,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 172,340 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 172,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 170,531 miles

offside washer jet half blocked

noise from nearside park brake when applied in brake rollers

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all 4 rear boots slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear outer seatbelts slow to retract

corrosion in and around battery tray area

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

excessive corrosion in nearside of vehicle front panel

gear linkage worn

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted

slight damage and corrosion in front lower cross member

sticker on front lower windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Fail 10 Dec 2021 170,523 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt missing centre rear (7.1.2 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all four rear boots slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

auxilliary belt slipping

both rear outer seatbelts slow to retract

corrosion in and around battery tray area

corrosion in offside rear wheel arch

excessive corrosion in nearside of vehicle front panel

gear linkage worn

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted

noise from nearside park brake when applied in brake rollers

offside washer jet half blocked

slight damage and corrosion in front lower cross member

sticker on front lower windscreen not obstructing drivers view

Pass 21 Dec 2020 164,773 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 9 Dec 2020 164,763 miles

Emissions not tested no cat fitted. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 160,569 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 160,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 157,886 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 152,505 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 149,057 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2015 141,679 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 141,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2014 134,902 miles

fog lamp lens half missing but red bulb fitted

front number plate fitted to bottom of front bumper. Not upright but clearly visible

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2013 122,828 miles

nearside front, offside front and offside rear all close to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 8 Feb 2012 113,134 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)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 112,974 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 98,757 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 98,527 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 90,503 miles

battery insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2010 90,503 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)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

battery insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2009 85,365 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2009 85,365 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 81,900 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 73,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 66,519 miles

non standard tailpipe fitted, front tyres worn on edges,some corrosion and light pitting to discs, some damage to nsf tyre wall

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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M195 OFX is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M195 OFX, 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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M195 OFX is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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