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VN05 VRE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,822 mi
Last recorded40,822 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 VRE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2011 40,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

boot has covers. can not assess

front (o/s and n/s) inner wheel arches have covers , rear (o/s and n/s) inner wheel arches have covers . can not assess

front / rear brake pads can not be viewed

front and rear brake discs are pitted

outer sills have cover(s) , O/S and N/S steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 40,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

boot has covers. can not assess

front (o/s and n/s) inner wheel arches have covers , rear (o/s and n/s) inner wheel arches have covers . can not assess

front / rear brake pads can not be viewed

front and rear brake discs are pitted

outer sills have cover(s) , O/S and N/S steering arms have slight or minimal movement at fixings.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 39,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front of this vehicle has been damaged reapir

n/s & o/s front steering arm has slight movement

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,827 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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VN05 VRE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 73,342 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 VN05 VRE, 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 21 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN05 VRE registered?

VN05 VRE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is VN05 VRE safe to buy?

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