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R214 XFC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

56,532 mi
Last recorded56,532 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 XFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 56,532 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 56,532 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,720 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear wiper blade worn and split

Nearside Front tyre side wall has cuts near to the tyre core

Offside Front tyre side wall has cuts close to the tyre core

o/s/r n/s/r brakes slight low effort

Pass 7 Nov 2015 72,615 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 52,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,911 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,578 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 48,578 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,609 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 46,609 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,495 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/front indicator lamp damaged

slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight cracking on all tyres

Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,141 miles

Front and Rear tyres cracking on sidewall and tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 38,141 miles

Front and Rear tyres cracking on sidewall and tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,056 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,641 miles

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 XFC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFC, 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 XFC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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