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M224 DFL

1995 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,611 mi
Last recorded157,611 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM224 DFL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 157,611 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 157,611 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 122,808 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 122,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

radiator in poor condition

Pass 20 Apr 2011 117,622 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 112,540 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 112,540 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 108,032 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 108,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 102,100 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 95,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 95,210 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 89,944 miles

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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M224 DFL is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M224 DFL, 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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M224 DFL is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 May 1995.

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