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YR05 UPE

2005 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,240 mi
Last recorded87,240 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Subaru Impreza73,342 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,240 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 83,003 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 83,003 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,429 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 76,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,826 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 56,899 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,893 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,892 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,293 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 39,358 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 33,097 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 33,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YR05 UPE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR05 UPE, 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 YR05 UPE registered?

YR05 UPE is a 2005 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is YR05 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 UPE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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