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M288 NTA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,546 mi
Last recorded128,546 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 NTA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 128,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 128,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 125,195 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 125,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured tow ball (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 118,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth

Fail 9 Nov 2016 118,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 111,395 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 106,364 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,914 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 99,753 miles

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 2 Nov 2011 96,502 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,068 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 89,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 85,433 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 85,433 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 80,465 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 75,847 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 75,847 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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M288 NTA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M288 NTA, 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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M288 NTA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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