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R242 DGX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,859 mi
Last recorded127,859 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 DGX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 127,859 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 122,474 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,517 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 118,495 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Emissions not tested engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

brakes not tested engine will not keep running

Pass 23 Sep 2019 109,465 miles

n/s steering rack has slight play

Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,465 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

n/s steering rack has slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2018 92,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 92,066 miles

Brake performance not tested all due to pads worn and jamming (1.2.1 (g))

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))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 73,238 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges and outer side wall damaged

child seat fitted to near side rear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 2 Sep 2016 71,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 70,557 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,818 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,969 miles

Rear exhaust bos showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 33,822 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,054 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 29,551 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,899 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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R242 DGX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R242 DGX, 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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R242 DGX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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