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R410 LUY

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

235,517 mi
Last recorded235,517 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 LUY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 235,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 235,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 227,149 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall slight damage

Fail 3 Mar 2017 227,147 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall slight damage

Pass 9 Nov 2015 223,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 217,979 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 217,887 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion battery carrier

exhaust system corroded and heat shield insecure

general underside of vehicle in poor condition. suspension components and sub frames corroded.

rubber bushes cracked and perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 214,788 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 214,788 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 207,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 195,718 miles

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

n/s inner sill rusting

Pass 22 May 2010 190,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 178,070 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 166,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 152,680 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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R410 LUY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R410 LUY, 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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R410 LUY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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