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K200 OBY

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,499 mi
Last recorded48,499 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 OBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,499 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 48,499 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 May 2014 48,485 miles

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

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)

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear drop link fouling suspention arm

unable to fully inspect sill condition due to sideskirts

Pass 1 Aug 2006 88,531 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 83,412 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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K200 OBY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K200 OBY, 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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K200 OBY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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