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J16 MGS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,599 mi
Last recorded130,599 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 MGS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 130,599 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 130,690 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across rear axle (3.6.B.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 130,599 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

cover sills fitted so sills can't be inspected

Pass 2 Jan 2015 124,930 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 120,052 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 120,052 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 119,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Light Lens Damaged

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside and offside front outer sill

Pass 14 Jan 2013 111,353 miles

play in o/s steering rack

side skirts fitted unable to see rest of sills

Fail 12 Jan 2013 111,334 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in o/s steering rack

side skirts fitted unable to see rest of sills

Pass 7 Jan 2012 96,611 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,328 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Fail 30 Dec 2010 88,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 7 Jan 2010 83,359 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,589 miles

all flexible brake hose ferrules

exhaust system corroded front to rear

front suspension and brake calipers corroded

most rear brake pipes have some corrosion

nearside and offside front brake pads low

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2009 77,589 miles

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

all flexible brake hose ferrules

exhaust system corroded front to rear

front suspension and brake calipers corroded

nearside and offside front brake pads low

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

rear suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 75,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system corroded and weak at catalyst pipe joint

offside and nearside rear track control arm bushes slightly perished and worn

Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J16 MGS 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 58.8%.

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 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 J16 MGS, 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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J16 MGS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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