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M466 VRC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,177 mi
Last recorded82,177 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM466 VRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 82,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places.

n/s/r inner cv boot split.

outer sills obscured.

paint coming off bumpers.

slight play in n/s/ steering arm.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 78,150 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 78,147 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

exhaust corroded and damaged

n/s/r inner cv gaitor split

n/s/r shock absorber leaking

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 71,995 miles

oil leaks, coil springs corroded, slight wear in steering and suspension, slight corrosion to underbody

Fail 5 Oct 2009 71,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks, coil springs corroded, slight wear in steering and suspension, slight corrosion to underbody

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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M466 VRC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M466 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 M466 VRC registered?

M466 VRC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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