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R23 NDP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

179,395 mi
Last recorded179,395 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 NDP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 179,395 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 178,549 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 178,426 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 178,426 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 177,569 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 171,116 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 171,116 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 162,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 153,987 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 152,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2009 142,330 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 142,330 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 136,902 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 136,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 133,471 miles

as previous v/t 30

Fail 10 Sep 2007 133,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner c/v gaiter split

Pass 25 Jul 2006 128,269 miles

front n/s fog lamp damaged

nearside inner c/v gaiter split

Fail 11 Jul 2006 128,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R23 NDP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red 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 R23 NDP, 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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R23 NDP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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