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W434 RCU

2017 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,459 mi
Last recorded162,459 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Subaru Impreza54,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW434 RCU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 162,459 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 161,371 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 161,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 158,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 157,264 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 74,786 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 68,021 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 65,446 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 60,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 55,021 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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W434 RCU is a 2017 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W434 RCU, 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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W434 RCU is a 2017 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 2017.

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