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R265 KDS

1985 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,035 mi
Last recorded124,035 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 KDS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2026 124,035 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 120,583 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 120,074 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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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R265 KDS is a 1985 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R265 KDS, 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 41 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R265 KDS registered?

R265 KDS is a 1985 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 February 1985.

Is R265 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R265 KDS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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