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M42 SVP

1995 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,892 mi
Last recorded87,892 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 SVP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 87,892 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 87,883 miles

Oil leak

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

SURFACE CORROSION IN PLACES

Fail 29 Oct 2007 87,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

SURFACE CORROSION IN PLACES

Pass 26 Oct 2006 83,521 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 83,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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areas of corrosion around vehicle

gearbox noisy (whiring) on road test

os inner cv boot split

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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M42 SVP is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M42 SVP, 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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What year was M42 SVP registered?

M42 SVP is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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