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M205 RBL

1995 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,717 mi
Last recorded100,717 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM205 RBL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 100,717 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 162,403 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 159,786 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2010 159,784 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 153,956 miles

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

offside wiperblade split but still clearing okay

Fail 19 Jun 2009 153,916 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

offside wiperblade split but still clearing okay

Pass 17 Jun 2008 146,299 miles

anti-slip on brake pedal slighty deteriated

centre brake light disconnected and not working

offside and nearside rear light units blacked out but emit correct light colours

side repeaters blacked out but emit the correct colour

Pass 22 Jun 2007 137,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all lights smoked

Pass 16 May 2006 119,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear suspension bushes perished

exhaust rusty

o/s front fog light damaged

Fail 10 May 2006 119,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear suspension bushes perished

exhaust rusty

nail n/s front tyre

o/s front fog light damaged

o/s front tyre sidewalls damaged

o/srear tyre worn on the inner edge

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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M205 RBL is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M205 RBL, 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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M205 RBL is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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