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M208 TAW

1995 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,655 mi
Last recorded119,655 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 TAW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 119,655 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 119,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 118,766 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

both sills / closing panels slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre splitting on inner edge, but not to cords

n/s/f wearing on edge

Pass 28 May 2012 115,608 miles

battery loose

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age craqcking to all suspension rubbers

corrosion to floor pan/inner sills/boot floor/chassis legs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

ns headlight unit water ingress

nsf and both rear tyres age cracking

nsr discs heavy pitting

osr light unit water ingress

rear discs worn

sills covered

Fail 28 May 2012 115,608 miles

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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

age craqcking to all suspension rubbers

battery loose

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to floor pan/inner sills/boot floor/chassis legs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

ns headlight unit water ingress

nsf and both rear tyres age cracking

nsr discs heavy pitting

osr light unit water ingress

rear discs worn

sills covered

Fail 21 Apr 2012 115,605 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

advanced corrosion to front metal brake pipes - require attention

battery insecure

both front outer anti roll bar link rod rubbers poor

both rear track control arm bushes heavily perished

condensation in o/s/r light cluster

corrosion to all coil springs

corrosion to inner sills

cut in n/s/r tyre inner sidewall - clost to cord - requires attention

exhaust system corroded, rear clamp corroded through

fuel tank & supporting straps corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

horn switch relocated

n/s/r tyre wearing low & nail in tread

non standard exhaust fitted

o/s headlight aim on upper limits

o/s/r metal fuel pipes painted

o/s/r outer brake pad appears low

o/s/r tyre heavy age cracking to sidewalls - requires attention

pinhole in n/s/f outer cv gaiter

rear brake discs poor

trailing arm bushes age cracking/perished

unable to check outer sills fully due to sideskirts fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2011 114,318 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front chassis rails corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s rear tyre on limit

nail n/s front and n/s rear tyres

o/s rear pads worn thin

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe corroded

freeplay at steering wheel

all coil springs corroded

slight play o/s rear anti roll bar drop link

Fail 9 Apr 2011 114,318 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

freeplay at steering wheel

front brake pipes corroded

front chassis rails corroded

fuel tank corroded

n/s rear tyre on limit

nail n/s front and n/s rear tyres

o/s rear pads worn thin

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe corroded

slight play o/s rear anti roll bar drop link

Fail 5 Mar 2011 114,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

air freshener removed for purpose of test

all coil springs corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded. rear clamp broken (exhaust still secure)

freeplay at steering wheel

front chassis legs damaged

fuel tank corroded

handbrake travel high

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

pin hole n/s outer cv boot

rear brake discs corroded

rear subframe corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 107,346 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

slight movement in offside front lower arm bush

small rust hole nearside rear

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2009 107,329 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front inner cv boot split

slight movement in offside front lower arm bush

small rust hole nearside rear

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,730 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Fail 27 Oct 2008 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 13 Oct 2007 101,599 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 98,621 miles

offside foglamp function carried out by small led type lamp.

offside rear brake pipe not following manufacturers routing and at risk of fouling driveshaft at extreme levels of suspension travel. unable to replicate sufficient movement on ramp

Fail 19 Oct 2006 98,620 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

all rear arm bushes splitting and deteriorating but not causing excessive movement

evidence of leaks on both front calipers, but unable to locate exact source of fluid

rev counter on dash reading half engine speed

Pass 7 Oct 2005 96,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filler neck rusty

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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M208 TAW is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M208 TAW, 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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M208 TAW is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 January 1995.

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