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R24 WYB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,103 mi
Last recorded183,103 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 WYB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2009 183,103 miles

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

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

cannot check under plastic covers

Fail 27 Nov 2009 183,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 31 Jul 2008 165,507 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Plastic cover sills fitted unable to carry out correct inspection

Fail 22 Jul 2008 165,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Plastic cover sills fitted unable to carry out correct inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2007 157,828 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 157,828 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2006 144,551 miles

Both front anti roll bar bushes worn

Rear exhaust box rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 130,821 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 WYB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WYB, 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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What year was R24 WYB registered?

R24 WYB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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