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M741 VBR

2004 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,281 mi
Last recorded133,281 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM741 VBR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 133,281 miles

BRAKE PEDAL A/SLIP WORN.

FRONT BRAKE FLEXI/PIPE BRACKET CLIPS MISSING.

SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID AT N/S FRONT CALIPER.

TRAVEL AT PARK LEVER

Fail 16 May 2012 133,274 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

BRAKE PEDAL A/SLIP WORN.

FRONT BRAKE FLEXI/PIPE BRACKET CLIPS MISSING.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SIGNS OF BRAKE FLUID AT N/S FRONT CALIPER.

TRAVEL AT PARK LEVER

Pass 18 Jan 2011 129,986 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 118,514 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 118,509 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bumper cracked

o/s front flasher cracked

o/s n/s floor to sills coroded

o/sn/s chassis rails dented

wipersworn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 108,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front wipers worn

hand brake travel

o/s n/sfloor tosills corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2008 108,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front wipers worn

hand brake travel

o/s n/sfloor tosills corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2007 103,267 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 103,214 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 89,734 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SPLIT ON EXHAUST (MIDDLE SECTION) BUT NOT LEAKING

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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M741 VBR is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M741 VBR, 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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M741 VBR is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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