MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?
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L296 SST is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Green with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 115,145 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 Gl 4WD fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 187 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L296 SST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L296 SST is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 31 March 1994.
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