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R253 UJC

1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,981 mi
Last recorded95,981 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD100,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 UJC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 2000 AWD
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 95,981 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 95,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2009 95,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

inner cv gater split off side front

Pass 2 May 2008 84,776 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 84,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 75,471 miles

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2006 60,829 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 60,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD?

Based on 3,692 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,352
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 188
Registration plate lamp not working 154
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 96
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 81
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R253 UJC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 100,436 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 Turbo 2000 AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R253 UJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R253 UJC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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