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P701 VRF

1994 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,276 mi
Last recorded93,276 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza110,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 VRF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 93,276 miles

Front tyres scrubbing inner edge

Rear seat and seat belts not fitted at the time of test

Fail 11 Jun 2026 93,223 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyres scrubbing inner edge

Rear seat and seat belts not fitted at the time of test

Pass 22 May 2021 92,858 miles

Rear seatbelts missing also rear seat missing

Fail 22 Mar 2021 92,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust manifold nut missing

Fail 23 Sep 2020 92,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Seat belt missing All rear missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever travel high

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front fog lamp inop

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 88,698 miles

Front Minimal interior fitted.

Racing suspension fitted/coilover/adjustable top mounys/all secure.

Rear Interior and seats/seat belts not fitted.

Underside corrosion.

oil leak.

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,848 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Advise handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 25 Mar 2017 74,178 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 100,102 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 96,981 miles

VEHICLE PRESENTED FOR MOT TEST WITH REAR SEAT LOWER AND BACK PARTS MISSING AND REAR SEATBELTS REMOVED . NOT TESTED AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Fail 26 Feb 2010 96,981 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)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

VEHICLE PRESENTED FOR MOT TEST WITH REAR SEAT LOWER AND BACK PARTS MISSING AND REAR SEATBELTS REMOVED . NOT TESTED AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 28 Feb 2009 88,504 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,064 miles

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

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

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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P701 VRF is a 1994 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P701 VRF, 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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What year was P701 VRF registered?

P701 VRF is a 1994 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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