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P623 RGS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,587 mi
Last recorded130,587 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP623 RGS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 130,587 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 128,195 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 126,984 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 124,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,215 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 120,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 118,031 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 115,954 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 112,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak?...........exhaust heat shield loose?

Pass 23 Apr 2014 112,534 miles

oil leak?...........exhaust heat shield loose?

Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,192 miles

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

exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 109,192 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,652 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 106,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 102,531 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

inner edge worn on o/s rear tyre

n/s front tyre side wall scuffed

Pass 2 Jun 2010 99,020 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 99,020 miles

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 94,452 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 May 2008 87,840 miles

slight perishing to n/s rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 82,536 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 78,666 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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P623 RGS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P623 RGS, 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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P623 RGS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 March 1997.

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