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M201 TRJ

1994 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,322 mi
Last recorded162,322 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 TRJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 162,322 miles

Advise both rear door handles have been removed and smoothed over as part of a modification

Advise rear nearside tyre is perishing and cracking on tyre shoulder within tread

Fail 9 Aug 2013 162,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise both rear door handles have been removed and smoothed over as part of a modification

Advise rear nearside tyre is perishing and cracking on tyre shoulder within tread

Pass 18 Jun 2010 159,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust noisy

Fail 26 May 2010 159,885 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2009 154,372 miles

slight weep at steering rack

nearside front steering rack slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2008 149,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

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

power steering pump slightly noisey in operation

Fail 21 Sep 2007 144,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 134,106 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r tyre has cut on wall but no cord exposed

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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M201 TRJ is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M201 TRJ, 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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M201 TRJ is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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