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R239 UAS

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,843 mi
Last recorded88,843 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 UAS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 88,843 miles

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2017 88,838 miles

Emissions not tested Cat missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 24 Aug 2017 88,801 miles

Fuel hose leaking Beside tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength In boot (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished in tread

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately In boot (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Sill covers fitted to both sides obscuring inspection of testable area

Various brake pipes greased

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,765 miles

various brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Jul 2016 88,741 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Fail 17 Jul 2015 88,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,460 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 88,460 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,705 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 83,974 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 83,974 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,879 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 75,880 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 64,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 58,026 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 54,881 miles

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

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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R239 UAS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R239 UAS, 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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R239 UAS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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