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M57 GPL

1994 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,926 mi
Last recorded125,926 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 GPL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 125,926 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2024 125,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 125,016 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,025 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 121,022 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 120,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake has signs of previously binding

Fail 1 Aug 2019 119,960 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (radius arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 112,039 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 103,438 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 98,563 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 98,467 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 93,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 89,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 86,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,529 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,060 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 79,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 75,248 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,706 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 65,415 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 60,860 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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M57 GPL is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M57 GPL, 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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M57 GPL is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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