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M230 VAJ

1994 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,689 mi
Last recorded147,689 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 VAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 147,689 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 147,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 143,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 143,409 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 137,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 137,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 134,542 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 129,817 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 129,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Mar 2006 115,220 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 115,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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M230 VAJ is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M230 VAJ, 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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M230 VAJ is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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