MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front brake discs slightgly pitted
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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R228 UJC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R228 UJC, 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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R228 UJC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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