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K3 HYM

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,410 mi
Last recorded105,410 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 HYM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 105,410 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 95,300 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

drivers door mirror missing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 95,300 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers door mirror missing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,440 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 89,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 83,654 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,814 miles

slight play to both rear anti roll bar link bars

Pass 3 Aug 2006 69,649 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 69,649 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front bumper damaged

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

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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K3 HYM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K3 HYM, 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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What year was K3 HYM registered?

K3 HYM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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