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R216 LGK

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,334 mi
Last recorded119,334 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 LGK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,944cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 119,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both inner rack joints some wear.

stearing wheel shows signs of wear

Fail 25 Feb 2016 119,334 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both inner rack joints some wear.

stearing wheel shows signs of wear

Pass 24 Feb 2014 113,807 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 107,206 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 107,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 94,485 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 94,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 93,699 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 93,684 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,283 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 84,940 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 81,950 miles

offside rear and nearside rear brake pads wearing thin

slight free play in offside front hub assembly when carring out shaker plate test on ATL

Pass 6 Jun 2007 78,022 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light on

mark in window screen

offside headlight cracked & taped up

Fail 4 Jun 2007 78,017 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mark in window screen

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

air bag light on

offside headlight cracked & taped up

Pass 13 Jun 2006 68,462 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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R216 LGK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R216 LGK, 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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R216 LGK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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