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L49 RKW

2014 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,871 mi
Last recorded77,871 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Subaru Impreza46,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL49 RKW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,871 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 77,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 75,110 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 75,095 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 168,733 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,751 miles

nsr brake pads wearing thin

Fail 14 Mar 2018 69,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ns aim incorrect. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam ns main beam inoperative (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding nsr brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing no rear fog lamp fitted. (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inoperative (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers not clearing screen. ns is split and os rubber is missing. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr brake pad getting low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,068 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 68,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L49 RKW is a 2014 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 46,915 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 L49 RKW, 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 12 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L49 RKW is a 2014 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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