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M228 ELM

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,919 mi
Last recorded103,919 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 103,919 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 103,063 miles

Nearside Rear SILL DAMAGED

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

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 19 Sep 2006 99,385 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 99,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 91,845 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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M228 ELM is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ELM, 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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What year was M228 ELM registered?

M228 ELM is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M228 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M228 ELM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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