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L840 XDS

1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

161,293 mi
Last recorded161,293 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD115,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL840 XDS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl 4WD
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2008 161,293 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 144,276 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 144,276 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 126,551 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 126,509 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD?

Based on 2,029 MOT tests across 461 vehicles.

65.0%
Pass Rate
6,856
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
461
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 180
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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L840 XDS is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD in Red 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 L840 XDS, 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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What year was L840 XDS registered?

L840 XDS is a 1994 Subaru Impreza Gl 4WD, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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