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M970 RTG

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,169 mi
Last recorded171,169 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 RTG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 171,169 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 171,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 170,090 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 167,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 160,872 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 154,326 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 150,095 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 150,095 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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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M970 RTG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M970 RTG, 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 M970 RTG registered?

M970 RTG is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is M970 RTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M970 RTG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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