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M486 XBK

1995 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,526 mi
Last recorded176,526 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM486 XBK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 176,526 miles

dampness of oil around steering rack

front brake discs and pads worn low

n/s steering rack inner rod ball joint has some play

n/s/r driveshaft inner cv boot split

n/s/r shock absorber poor operation

Fail 3 Nov 2012 176,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

dampness of oil around steering rack

front brake discs and pads worn low

n/s/r driveshaft inner cv boot split

n/s/r shock absorber poor operation

Pass 31 Oct 2011 169,241 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat runners worn

front brake discs worn

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

n/s/r o/s/r brake back plate corroded and rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2011 169,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat runners worn

front brake discs worn

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

n/s/r o/s/r brake back plate corroded and rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2010 162,585 miles

all x4 subframe bushes perrishing

drivers seat runner has play in

n/s/f lower ball joint cover slit

vehicle fitted with pre 1992 imported engine - non-cat test performed

Fail 4 Jan 2010 162,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all x4 subframe bushes perrishing

drivers seat runner has play in

n/s/f lower ball joint cover slit

Pass 3 Dec 2008 157,152 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 151,119 miles

Unable to properly check for roughness in wheel bearings due to transmission type

Fail 30 Nov 2007 151,119 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Unable to properly check for roughness in wheel bearings due to transmission type

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 147,040 miles

Front brake pads worn

Front tyres wearing on edges

N/S/F dipped headlight came on when tapped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 140,671 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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M486 XBK is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M486 XBK, 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 M486 XBK registered?

M486 XBK is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M486 XBK safe to buy?

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