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SW04 CHN

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,579 mi
Last recorded82,579 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 CHN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,579 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 82,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,344 miles

Condition of wiper blades

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 74,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,155 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,559 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 56,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,887 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 39,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SW04 CHN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SW04 CHN, 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 SW04 CHN registered?

SW04 CHN is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 April 2004.

Is SW04 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW04 CHN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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