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BIG 8548

2005 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,454 mi
Last recorded86,454 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8548
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 86,454 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020 85,410 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 79,966 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 8 May 2018 79,964 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 79,333 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 79,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,310 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,672 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 77,363 miles

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link bushs

Fail 27 Apr 2010 77,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar link bushs

surface corrosion on all discs

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,936 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 75,936 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 68,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 23 Oct 2006 60,035 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 51,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

jig marks to outer sills

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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BIG 8548 is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 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 BIG 8548, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 8548 registered?

BIG 8548 is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is BIG 8548 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 8548 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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