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R23 TKL

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,047 mi
Last recorded156,047 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 TKL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 156,047 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

sub frames corroded

under-body corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 156,047 miles

Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

sub frames corroded

under-body corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 154,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 151,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe x2 (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 151,980 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe x2 (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 14,372 miles

Both front tyre treads wearing on shoulders

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

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Offside rear suspension radius arm front mount bush perishing

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm rear mount bush perishing

Windscreen wiper blades split and smear slightly

Pass 12 May 2014 122,334 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 122,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 May 2013 102,326 miles

idle speed slightly high

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

Fail 3 May 2013 102,317 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

idle speed slightly high

nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall

offside front brake binding

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,715 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 86,012 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 82,389 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 78,759 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 73,648 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,028 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 69,028 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 63,617 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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R23 TKL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R23 TKL, 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 TKL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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