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S283 VWF

2013 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,016 mi
Last recorded99,016 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2013 Subaru Impreza71,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 VWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 99,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

oil leak lower sump power steering rack area

parking brake travel long

Pass 21 Feb 2022 97,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,542 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 95,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,954 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,188 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 94,501 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,517 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached loose cables around battery area (1.9.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack body where pipes attach is slightly damp (2.3.3b)

both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 93,517 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached loose cables around battery area (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack body where pipes attach is slightly damp (2.3.3b)

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2014 78,260 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 78,260 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,769 miles

n/s headlamp lens masked

Fail 24 Oct 2013 63,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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S283 VWF is a 2013 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 71,108 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 S283 VWF, 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 13 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S283 VWF registered?

S283 VWF is a 2013 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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