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M221 VRC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,089 mi
Last recorded105,089 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM221 VRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 105,089 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 101,888 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 98,443 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on edges.

Movement in both front and rear anti-roll bar links.

Offside rear fog and nearside rear light lens cracked.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 92,804 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm and is bald on outer edge

Fail 15 Dec 2009 92,804 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm and is bald on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 86,795 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 86,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 83,520 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 72,597 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 72,597 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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M221 VRC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 M221 VRC, 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 M221 VRC registered?

M221 VRC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is M221 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M221 VRC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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