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M461 CRV

1995 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,560 mi
Last recorded149,560 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Subaru Impreza106,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM461 CRV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 149,560 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 148,960 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 148,295 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 146,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 135,224 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front brake hoses perishing

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of structure

Some damage/ distortion to rear sills and floor seam

Some freelay in o/s/r wheel bearing

Some freeplay in o/s/f inner rack joint

Sports exhaust fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2009 135,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front brake discs and pads worn

Front brake hoses perishing

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of structure

Some damage/ distortion to rear sills and floor seam

Some freelay in o/s/r wheel bearing

Some freeplay in o/s/f inner rack joint

Sports exhaust fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2007 131,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2007 131,680 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2006 131,659 miles

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

Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a seriously damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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M461 CRV is a 1995 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M461 CRV, 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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M461 CRV is a 1995 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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