MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear differetial drive shaft oil seals leaking.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl AWD?
Based on 691 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R157 VLS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 103,814 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 Gl AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R157 VLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Impreza Gl AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R157 VLS registered?
R157 VLS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD, first registered on 5 November 1997.
Is R157 VLS safe to buy?
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