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M356 VRA

1995 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,681 mi
Last recorded108,681 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 VRA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 108,681 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 108,681 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 108,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front and rear brake discs heavilly corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 108,412 miles

EXHAUST FRONT HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE SHIELD CORRODED

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 108,412 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

EXHAUST FRONT HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE SHIELD CORRODED

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 108,021 miles

NOTE TO DRIVER FRONT NUMBER PLATE RATHER SMALL

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 108,020 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NOTE TO DRIVER FRONT NUMBER PLATE RATHER SMALL

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 106,836 miles

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

OSR outer tie bar bush seperating

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

Rear wiper doesnt clear screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator lens adrift

Pass 26 Jan 2006 97,688 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M356 VRA is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M356 VRA, 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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M356 VRA is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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