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B81 VAN

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,160 mi
Last recorded29,160 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB81 VAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 29,160 miles

Vehicle is fitted with a sports exhaust

Fail 2 Jul 2026 29,160 miles

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

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

Vehicle is fitted with a sports exhaust

Pass 13 Jan 2025 28,560 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 27,684 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 27,684 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 26,390 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 25,043 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 24,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 24,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 24,532 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,214 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 23,842 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 23,407 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,530 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,504 miles

various suspension components just starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,060 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,080 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,574 miles

temp exhaust baffle fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2008 16,679 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,437 miles

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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B81 VAN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,978 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 B81 VAN, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B81 VAN registered?

B81 VAN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is B81 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B81 VAN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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