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N70 OTH

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,576 mi
Last recorded132,576 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 OTH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 132,576 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 132,476 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes at rear are slighty corroded

battery loose

bind from n/s/f-o/s/r brakes

center braket of exhaust is broken but system is still well suported

corrosion on o/s/r wing

engine managment light is on

n/s/f seat belt stiff to retracked

o/s/r tyre has split on sidewall but no cords showing

rust starting on n/s/r-o/s/r cills

slight corosion on n/s/r-o/s/r brake pipes

slight corrosion on n/s/f-o/s/f brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2011 212,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 121,955 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 118,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 111,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 110,717 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 98,214 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 98,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil filter leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2006 94,916 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 94,916 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 89,261 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 89,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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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N70 OTH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N70 OTH, 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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N70 OTH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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