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D5 LEG

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,272 mi
Last recorded40,272 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 LEG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 40,272 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,482 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 37,408 miles

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL GOOD BUT REQ WAX OIL GREASE IN ALL DRY AREAS JACKING POINTS REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE

Fail 26 Jan 2018 37,408 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL GOOD BUT REQ WAX OIL GREASE IN ALL DRY AREAS JACKING POINTS REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced FITTED STD LEGAL PLATES AT TIME OFF TEST (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,983 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,598 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 33,589 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,785 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 30,328 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 30,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 28,783 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,729 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 28,775 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2007 28,434 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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D5 LEG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D5 LEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 LEG registered?

D5 LEG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is D5 LEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 LEG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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