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R212 NHP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,558 mi
Last recorded154,558 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 NHP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 154,558 miles

BRAKE STEEREING SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAMES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S AND O/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELTS.

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS TREAD AND SIDEWALLS.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6mm ON THE INNER TREAD AREA AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS OUTER SIDEWALL.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SUSPENSION RUBBER COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 148,558 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S AND O/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELTS.

EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION IN THERE OUTER SIDEWALLS.

SUSPENSION RUBBERS ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 148,522 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S AND O/S/R NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT BELTS.

EXSPOSED METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION IN THERE OUTER SIDEWALLS.

SUSPENSION RUBBERS ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 142,821 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 137,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 130,993 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 123,628 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 116,474 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Oct 2007 111,120 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 103,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 95,400 miles

1,REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSOIN. †2,SLIGHT WEAR IN N/S/F ANTIROLL BAR LINK. †3,N/S/F TRRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM.

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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R212 NHP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R212 NHP, 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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What year was R212 NHP registered?

R212 NHP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R212 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 NHP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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