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M538 TNT

1994 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,283 mi
Last recorded87,283 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 TNT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 87,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

extensive carried out sills n/s o/s inner wheel arches n/s/r o/s/r covered in underseal

Pass 22 Dec 2022 86,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear wheel arches have been welded covered in underseal

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wheel arches o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,005 miles

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion

n/s & o/s outer sills corrosion

n/s & o/s rear body corrosion

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/r inner wheel arche corrosion

Fail 26 Oct 2020 83,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively new blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion

n/s & o/s outer sills corrosion

n/s & o/s rear body corrosion

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/r inner wheel arche corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,612 miles

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,130 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 82,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,380 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 19 Oct 2016 80,807 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 19 Oct 2016 80,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,476 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 17 Oct 2014 80,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills slight corrosion starting

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,012 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills slight corrosion starting

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 21 Oct 2013 78,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 21 Oct 2013 78,485 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 30 Oct 2012 77,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

fuel filler breather pipe corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 77,511 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,832 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery insecure

fuel filler pipe badly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 75,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery insecure

fuel filler pipe badly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 73,519 miles

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

petrol tank filler pipe corrosion starting o/k day test

unable fully check n/s/r seat belt owing to baby seat fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2009 73,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

petrol tank filler pipe corrosion starting o/k day test

Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,705 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Aug 2008 68,701 miles

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

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

Advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,332 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 54,212 miles

slight binding on front near side brake

Fail 12 Jun 2006 54,212 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

slight binding on front near side brake

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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M538 TNT is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M538 TNT, 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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M538 TNT is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 August 1994.

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