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R24 TKL

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,976 mi
Last recorded91,976 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 TKL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside lip sill damaged at front

Offside Front brake splash guard corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear hub componants corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 88,463 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

front brake pipes beginning to show signs of corrosion

n/s/r shock absorber has slight leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear stabiliser bar bushes perishing and splitting

Fail 3 May 2017 88,463 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

front brake pipes beginning to show signs of corrosion

n/s/r shock absorber has slight leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear stabiliser bar bushes perishing and splitting

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,057 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

exhaust and mounts corroded and rear silencer in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

front bumper insecure

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

slight play in steering and suspension

Fail 27 Apr 2016 87,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all brake pipes corroded

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

exhaust and mounts corroded and rear silencer in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

front bumper insecure

o/s/f brake disc back plate corroded

slight play in steering and suspension

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,601 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of light corrosion

damage to n/s/f outer sill (not structure)

exhaust corrosion at front join

o/s/r and n/s/f shock absorbers have light misting of oil

slight blow at rear exhaust

Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,866 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 80,629 miles

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

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

exhaust corroding

Fail 1 May 2013 80,629 miles

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

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

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

exhaust corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2012 76,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,966 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,027 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorating (outer skin)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 75,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear silencer deteriorating (outer skin)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 71,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,668 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 65,660 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 65,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 62,932 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 59,498 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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R24 TKL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R24 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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R24 TKL is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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