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R252 JCU

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,600 mi
Last recorded130,600 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 JCU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 130,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in offside front anti roll bar link

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

sills corroded

various welding repairs carried out

vehicle has been undersealed

vehicle is in poor condition underneath due to corrosion

Fail 25 May 2016 130,568 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in offside front anti roll bar link

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

sills corroded

vehicle has been undersealed

vehicle is in poor condition underneath due to corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 151,172 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches and rear subframe

nearside rear tyre is wearing thin and perished

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Oct 2013 139,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated (on limit)

rear subframe has slight surface corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2013 139,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated (on limit)

rear subframe has slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2012 135,603 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 135,603 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 134,505 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 130,435 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 121,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 109,134 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 109,125 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 96,577 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 82,740 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Nov 2005 82,740 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

oil leak from engine

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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R252 JCU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R252 JCU, 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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R252 JCU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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