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M228 CSU

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,337 mi
Last recorded113,337 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 CSU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 113,337 miles

Crankshaft Pulley Distorted

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heavy Oil Leak Around Engine Area

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 112,771 miles

Oil leak

both headlamp patterns poor

both rear tyres uneven wear

nearside rear inner cv boot split

rear subframe rusted nearside

Fail 8 Jun 2012 112,734 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both headlamp patterns poor

both rear tyres uneven wear

nearside rear inner cv boot split

rear subframe rusted nearside

Fail 26 Apr 2011 110,843 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear subframe corroded and small hole by nearside front mount

Pass 26 Apr 2011 110,843 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear subframe corroded and small hole by nearside front mount

Fail 19 Mar 2011 110,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sills covered

both rear brake pipes corroding

engine oil leak

o/s/f outer c.v. boot perishing

rear sub frame bushes heavily split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 186,935 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 186,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads low

Pass 12 Dec 2008 184,088 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 184,088 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 177,758 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 167,348 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 161,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 160,486 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroding.

Dampness around offside outer driveshaft gaiter.

Front brake discs worn thin.

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

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

Rear brake discs corroding.

Rear subframe mountings perishing.

unable to see condition of rear brake pipes clearly.

Fail 26 Jul 2005 160,458 miles

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

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

Both front shock absorbers corroding.

Both rear brake discs corroding.

Dampness around offside front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Front brake discs worn thin.

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

Reae subframe mountings pershing.

Unable to fully see condition of both rear brake hoses due to position.

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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M228 CSU is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M228 CSU, 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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M228 CSU is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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