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R40 KAW

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,405 mi
Last recorded102,405 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 KAW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 102,405 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,939 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 89,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,615 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 82,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 177,000 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 168,174 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 160,521 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 144,933 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 144,933 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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R40 KAW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R40 KAW, 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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R40 KAW is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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