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NL04 CRV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,031 mi
Last recorded100,031 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 CRV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 100,031 miles

both rear tyres perished due to age

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,452 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak (Oil sump badly corroded)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 97,402 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak (Oil sump badly corroded)

Squeek from auxillary belts on full lock

Various exhaust heatsields rattling

Fail 28 Feb 2014 94,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from sump

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,374 miles

Oil leak from sump

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,012 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 91,012 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,922 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 86,922 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,395 miles

engine oil appears to be overfilled

Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil level close to minimum

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 64,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 48,657 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,657 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,584 miles

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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NL04 CRV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NL04 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 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL04 CRV registered?

NL04 CRV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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