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R414 YAH

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

157,335 mi
Last recorded157,335 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 YAH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 157,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 150,029 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 142,125 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 130,785 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 130,785 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 112,962 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 93,519 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 80,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,342 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 60,677 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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R414 YAH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 R414 YAH, 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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R414 YAH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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