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M208 VRE

1995 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,212 mi
Last recorded125,212 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 VRE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 125,212 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,164 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 123,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 118,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some corrosion developing around sills and rear arches

Pass 14 Jun 2017 116,031 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,596 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 113,596 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

cannot accuratly assess centre and front outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,442 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 111,711 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,100 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body kit fitted unable to fully inspect inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Sep 2009 102,359 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise rear number plate

Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,270 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust modified and slightly noisier than standard

Pass 25 Sep 2007 90,402 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 90,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,266 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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M208 VRE is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 M208 VRE, 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 M208 VRE registered?

M208 VRE is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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