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M272 LUW

1994 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,246 mi
Last recorded103,246 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 LUW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2012 103,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Advise n/s/r tyre wearing uneven and getting low

Advise sill covers fitted

Advise windscreen damage

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,883 miles

clutch peddle rubber missing

front brake pads low

Fail 31 Aug 2011 102,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

clutch peddle rubber missing

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre worn on edged close to limits

Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,603 miles

n/s/f side light came when tapped. Steering judders when going lock to lock. Sills damaged. Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 99,305 miles

both rear inner c/v boots split

over sills fitted

rear disc poor condition

steering shakes on lock to lock

Fail 26 Aug 2009 99,305 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

both rear inner c/v boots split

over sills fitted

rear disc poor condition

steering shakes on lock to lock

Pass 1 Sep 2008 97,802 miles

front exhaust very rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2007 95,410 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

over sills fitted

power steering rack damp

rear inner c/v boots split

Pass 17 Aug 2006 92,449 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 92,448 miles

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

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

Temporary repair to rear silencer. †Front exhaust in poor condition. †Damp around o/s of steering rack.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 88,276 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 88,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Accident damage to rear of vehicle. †Water in o/s/r lamp. †Front brakes worn low, discs scored.

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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M272 LUW is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M272 LUW, 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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M272 LUW is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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