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R206 TAC

1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,465 mi
Last recorded136,465 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti99,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 TAC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Sti
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 136,465 miles

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

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

nsf inner cv boot split

osf tyre nail

play in rack

Fail 15 Mar 2011 136,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

nsf inner cv boot split

osf tyre nail

play in rack

Pass 7 Oct 2009 130,728 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 124,158 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 124,140 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 115,567 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 115,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti?

Based on 1,791 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
2,574
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 54
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
fog lamp not working 48
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 40
Steering rack gaiter split 38
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R206 TAC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 99,696 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 Wrx Sti fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R206 TAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R206 TAC registered?

R206 TAC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R206 TAC safe to buy?

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