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R225 OPS

1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,580 mi
Last recorded90,580 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD103,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 OPS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl AWD
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 90,580 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 90,573 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 82,314 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 80,455 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake calipers rusty

all rear suspention parts rusty

front brake discs rusty on outer edges

front suspention parts rusty

rust on power steering pipes

Fail 27 Mar 2007 80,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all front suspention parts rusty

all rear suspention parts rusty

exhaust rusty

front brake caliper rusty

front discs rusty on outer edges

rear suspention bushes cracking

rust on power steering pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2006 77,365 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 77,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust flange rusted at cat join

slight oil leak from sump

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl AWD?

Based on 691 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
8,330
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Registration plate lamp not working 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
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R225 OPS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 103,814 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 Gl AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R225 OPS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Gl AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R225 OPS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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