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R232 TKM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,032 mi
Last recorded137,032 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 TKM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2022 137,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 118,015 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 110,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 108,921 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 107,581 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 94,297 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,747 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,391 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 75,229 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,847 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers wiper blade starting to split

Pass 27 Sep 2008 60,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,591 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,816 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 32,242 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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R232 TKM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R232 TKM, 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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R232 TKM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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