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R225 PAG

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,824 mi
Last recorded148,824 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 PAG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 148,824 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 144,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 139,495 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 134,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 129,100 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 129,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 128,469 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 May 2012 128,463 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 126,086 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 126,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR brake disc badly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 120,504 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 111,761 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 110,537 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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R225 PAG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R225 PAG, 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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R225 PAG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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