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BIG 8571

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,564 mi
Last recorded155,564 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 8571
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 155,564 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 152,786 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 150,108 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 149,904 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 146,075 miles

front brake discs are lipped and have groves

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 9 Oct 2015 139,895 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 142,241 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 122,122 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 121,167 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 118,020 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 118,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 117,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 114,815 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 109,511 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 102,976 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 99,422 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 99,422 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak very close n/s/f disc

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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BIG 8571 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BIG 8571, 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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BIG 8571 is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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