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R197 PCK

1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,704 mi
Last recorded83,704 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD103,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 PCK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2008 83,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 83,704 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 76,845 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 76,845 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 70,142 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 70,142 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 64,952 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 64,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl AWD?

Based on 691 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
8,330
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Registration plate lamp not working 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
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R197 PCK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R197 PCK, 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 R197 PCK registered?

R197 PCK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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