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SV04 LWJ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,327 mi
Last recorded128,327 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 LWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 128,327 miles

COVERS FITTED AND UNDERSIDE RUSTING

Offside Rear SIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 3 May 2017 128,327 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel tank strap excessively corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened To excess (3.5.1i)

Vehicle very rusty on underside

Pass 27 May 2016 120,844 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 114,487 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 107,900 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnett locking devise requires some attention .as it is partially siezed

o s rear brake back plate is corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 104,180 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 104,180 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 98,863 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 98,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,727 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 91,711 miles

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

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

general corrosion on underside of car

slight cracking in shoulder of offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2010 85,620 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 85,476 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing to sides

Pass 4 Feb 2009 69,721 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 69,721 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front pads 60% worn

Pass 17 Apr 2008 59,237 miles

front wipers streaky

slight knock from n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,649 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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SV04 LWJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV04 LWJ, 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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SV04 LWJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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