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M686 GGJ

1995 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,904 mi
Last recorded155,904 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM686 GGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 155,904 miles

advance movement in both rear anti roll bar drop link top rubbers needs atteention

battery light on dash

boot full of water

front bumper damaged

n/s/r disc badly scored

parking brake light on dash

sat nav holder removed for test

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2009 155,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advance movement in both rear anti roll bar drop link top rubbers needs atteention

battery light on dash

boot full of water

front bumper damaged

n/s/r disc badly scored

parking brake light on dash

sat nav holder removed for test

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2008 148,370 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

free travel on parking brake

Fail 25 Mar 2008 148,370 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

free travel on parking brake

Pass 15 Mar 2007 142,325 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

battery light on

brake warning light on

front bumper damaged

rear no, plate poor

slight damage to nsr tyre wall

Fail 15 Mar 2006 139,245 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front spoiler badly damaged

movement in both rear outer roll bar links

parking brake travel high

Pass 15 Mar 2006 139,245 miles

front spoiler badly damaged

movement in both rear outer roll bar links

parking brake travel high

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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M686 GGJ is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M686 GGJ, 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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M686 GGJ is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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