MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,476 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' times two. (8.3.1a)
emissions result. 2.79%vol co and 449 ppm vol hc.
rally prepared limited use only.
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation. (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt loose. (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' times two. (8.3.1a)
emissions result. 2.79%vol co and 449 ppm vol hc.
rally prepared limited use only.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
under trays fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deterioration cracking
steering lock been removed, rally pepaired
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre inner sidewall deterioration cracking
steering lock been removed, rally pepaired
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
crack in nearside headlamp
nearside front tyre feathered on edges
offside and nearside floors damaged
offside and nearside front chassis legs damaged
offside and nearside sills damaged
offside rear and nearside rear tyres feathered on edges
rally prepared
under trays fitted
wiring harness hanging down centre console
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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APB 97A is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 106,850 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 APB 97A, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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APB 97A is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 May 1997.
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