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M521 VPT

1995 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

191,024 mi
Last recorded191,024 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 VPT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 191,024 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 90,900 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 92,766 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision split

Dent on sill on o/s/r, at jacking point.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Slight blow from exhaust all exhaust joints

Fail 21 Dec 2009 92,766 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip provision split

Dent on sill on o/s/r, at jacking point.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Slight blow from exhaust all exhaust joints

Fail 18 Dec 2009 92,741 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,577 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 191,108 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 190,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 179,939 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 179,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2006 162,915 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 162,915 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 142,607 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 142,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M521 VPT is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M521 VPT, 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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M521 VPT is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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