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R123 TKY

1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,372 mi
Last recorded182,372 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD110,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 TKY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Sport AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 182,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres perrished.

both rear tyres perrished.

n/s and o/s rear bumper loose.

n/s door mirror cover missing.

o/s/rear brake pipe started to corrode.

rear axle crossmember outer bushes perrished.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 182,372 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres perrished.

both rear tyres perrished.

n/s and o/s rear bumper loose.

n/s door mirror cover missing.

o/s/rear brake pipe started to corrode.

rear axle crossmember outer bushes perrished.

Pass 14 Oct 2011 176,449 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front anti roll bar bushes perrished.

centre stop lamp not working.

fuel filler tubes started to corrode.

n/s door mirror casing dammaged.

n/s/f tyre perrished and getting low.

o/s/f brake hose perrished.

o/s/f tyre perrished and getting low.

o/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode.

rear bumper dammaged and slightly insecure.

rear suspension arms corroded.

slight blow at front exaust.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 176,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front anti roll bar bushes perrished.

centre stop lamp not working.

fuel filler tubes started to corrode.

n/s door mirror casing dammaged.

n/s/f tyre perrished and getting low.

o/s/f brake hose perrished.

o/s/f tyre perrished and getting low.

o/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode.

rear bumper dammaged and slightly insecure.

rear suspension arms corroded.

slight blow at front exaust.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 172,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2010 172,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 169,534 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 158,127 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 151,172 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 151,170 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 142,005 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 142,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Sport AWD?

Based on 6,646 MOT tests across 875 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
875
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 390
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 343
Registration plate lamp not working 268
Registration plate lamp not working 235
position lamp(s) not working 212
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R123 TKY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 110,536 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 Sport AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 390 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R123 TKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Sport AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Sport AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R123 TKY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Sport AWD, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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