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R279 VSM

1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,458 mi
Last recorded115,458 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD100,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 VSM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 2000 AWD
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 115,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 105,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Fail 30 Aug 2006 101,971 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 101,971 miles

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
Full Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD reliability report

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R279 VSM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R279 VSM, 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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What year was R279 VSM registered?

R279 VSM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R279 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R279 VSM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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