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L26 JAJ

1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,808 mi
Last recorded69,808 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD121,157 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 JAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 4WD
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,808 miles

Both front + N/S/R Tyres wearing on edges.

Clutch anti-slip provision missing.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 70,503 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

1 dampness on steering rack

2 corrosion on petrol line pipes

3 front and rear suspension slightly hard

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 67,124 miles

1 oil leak on engine

1 slight play on play on nearside and offside front steering rack mounts bushes

2 dampness on steering system

3 corrosion on offside frontbrake pipe ferrule

4 front and rear suspension slightly firm on bounce

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 143,620 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 143,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Sep 2006 142,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD?

Based on 1,369 MOT tests across 317 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,761
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
317
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 92
constant velocity joint gaiter split 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 54
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 54
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L26 JAJ is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 121,157 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 Turbo 4WD fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L26 JAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L26 JAJ is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo 4WD, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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