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R205 YVP

1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,254 mi
Last recorded144,254 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD100,436 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 YVP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 2000 AWD
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2008 144,254 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 126,762 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 115,889 miles

rear tyres on limits wear in rear anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2005 114,961 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 114,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD?

Based on 3,692 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,352
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 188
Registration plate lamp not working 154
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 96
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 81
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R205 YVP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 100,436 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R205 YVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R205 YVP registered?

R205 YVP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R205 YVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 YVP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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