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V162 RBA

2017 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,755 mi
Last recorded81,755 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Impreza54,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 RBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 81,755 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 80,008 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,631 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 76,192 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 76,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,186 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts inner and outer edges at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,961 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 120,644 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 108,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2018 108,035 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,714 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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V162 RBA is a 2017 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2017 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 54,944 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 V162 RBA, 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 9 years old, this Subaru Impreza is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V162 RBA registered?

V162 RBA is a 2017 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 June 2017.

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