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M14 DFK

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,254 mi
Last recorded133,254 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 DFK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,254 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 130,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 130,255 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 129,751 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 126,914 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 124,805 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 123,352 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 123,352 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted headlamp aim (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 122,101 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 120,757 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 118,995 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 116,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 114,634 miles

fuel filler neck badly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2011 112,411 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 112,388 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 111,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 111,139 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 109,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 109,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 106,787 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 101,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 101,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Nov 2006 95,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 95,467 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 88,504 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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M14 DFK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 M14 DFK, 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 M14 DFK registered?

M14 DFK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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