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M205 MBA

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,397 mi
Last recorded147,397 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM205 MBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 147,397 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 145,076 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 145,076 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 141,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 141,973 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 137,809 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 137,807 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 130,945 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 126,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 126,089 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 120,796 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 111,922 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2005 111,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M205 MBA is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M205 MBA, 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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M205 MBA is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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