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N12 DEX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,398 mi
Last recorded128,398 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 DEX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 128,398 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

os body damage

Pass 16 Apr 2013 118,264 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 115,000 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 110,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 108,776 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 104,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 104,834 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 95,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,558 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 81,547 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 71,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N12 DEX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N12 DEX, 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 N12 DEX registered?

N12 DEX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is N12 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 DEX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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