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M894 RTX

1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,053 mi
Last recorded95,053 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx108,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM894 RTX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,053 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 89,966 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 82,758 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 77,076 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 71,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 71,844 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,475 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,532 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre has cut in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2012 58,379 miles

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 51,196 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 47,246 miles

All discs worn

Exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

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

fuel tank filler neck stained possibly leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front windows tinted

Fail 18 Aug 2009 41,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front windows tinted

Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,972 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 52,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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M894 RTX is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 108,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M894 RTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M894 RTX is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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