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R214 NUD

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,189 mi
Last recorded151,189 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 NUD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 151,189 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 151,161 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 151,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat missing ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat missing ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 146,672 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 143,827 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 141,509 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 139,096 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 132,077 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 124,642 miles

slight play in offside inner track rod end

Pass 2 Dec 2013 119,483 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small splits on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2012 116,775 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 112,891 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 112,879 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 108,136 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 102,765 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 99,571 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 99,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 97,405 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 97,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 95,651 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,118 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 89,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R214 NUD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R214 NUD, 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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R214 NUD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R214 NUD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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