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N140 DVM

1995 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

140,167 mi
Last recorded140,167 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 DVM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 140,167 miles

BOTH rear tyre wearing low on the outer tread band areas

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front down pipe turbo flange has nuts / bolts missing

Offside and nearside rear McPherson suspension struts are fouling the vehicle body

Offside front wheel inner rim is bent

Fail 1 Aug 2017 140,104 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken on rear silencer box (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front down pipe bracket has the bolt missing )( gear box hanger (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose fouls tyre (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on suspension (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion ( hole ) within 30 cm of a nearside rear anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on suspension (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on suspension (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing one nut is missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BOTH rear tyre wearing low on the outer tread band areas

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front down pipe turbo flange has nuts / bolts missing

Offside and nearside rear McPherson suspension struts are fouling the vehicle body

Offside front wheel inner rim is bent

Pass 13 Jun 2016 131,314 miles

corrosion to sills

damage to sills

front suspension noisy

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 13 Jun 2016 131,314 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion to sills

damage to sills

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 126,533 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

corrosion in both sill panels

corrosion in the front low panel

Fail 17 Jun 2015 126,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

corrosion in both sill panels

corrosion in the front low panel

Fail 9 May 2015 126,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

Pass 21 May 2012 121,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 113,728 miles

Oil leak

rear disc's worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 110,467 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 110,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 110,465 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 104,567 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 104,567 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 101,554 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 101,554 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 94,246 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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N140 DVM is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N140 DVM, 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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N140 DVM is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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