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M553 RTV

1994 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,134 mi
Last recorded194,134 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 RTV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 194,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter slightly not secure

Offside Front wing has slightly-sigh of corrosion

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s (6.1.B.2)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) full inspection of sill and car arches could not be carried out due to them being coved

Pass 13 Jul 2013 190,591 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

full inspection of sill and car arches could not be carried out due to them being coved

Pass 12 Jul 2012 186,189 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 186,165 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 178,323 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 178,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 170,767 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sligth engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2010 170,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sligth engine oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 161,386 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 161,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Jul 2008 153,002 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 153,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 142,881 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 128,119 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 128,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

front no plate cracked, steering rack damp, n/s/f bottom ball joint rubber perishing, n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

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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M553 RTV is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M553 RTV, 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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M553 RTV is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 1994.

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