MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
247,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front cv boots perrished and cracking
coolant tank empty
exhaust system corroding
os front headlight damaged and lens holed
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front cv boots perrished and cracking
coolant tank empty
exhaust system corroding
os front headlight damaged and lens holed
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front lower balljoint dust boot split.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside front lower balljoint dust boot split.
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE
OUTTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
OUTTER SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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R231 XKM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 R231 XKM, 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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R231 XKM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 1997.
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