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M183 RCY

1995 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,624 mi
Last recorded145,624 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM183 RCY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 145,624 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 144,399 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 141,728 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 141,772 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear brake discs rusty on inside.

Brake fluid level low.

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 139,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake close to reserve travel

slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 1 Dec 2010 139,054 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 136,386 miles

NO EXACT MATCH NON CAT TEST

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2009 136,386 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NO EXACT MATCH NON CAT TEST

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 132,835 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 132,835 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 125,310 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 108,829 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 108,829 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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M183 RCY is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 106,883 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 M183 RCY, 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 31 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M183 RCY registered?

M183 RCY is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 June 1995.

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