MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s/ & n/s/f rackends
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fault at indicator tell tale lights both operating together
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R216 VCS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 VCS, 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 R216 VCS registered?
R216 VCS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 1997.
Is R216 VCS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R216 VCS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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