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R422 ADX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,755 mi
Last recorded172,755 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 ADX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 172,755 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 172,755 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 166,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2016 166,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2015 159,317 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 152,547 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 144,901 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 133,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 133,762 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 122,586 miles

Exhaust rear section, poor. May require attention soon.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 111,812 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to rear bumper

Pass 13 Oct 2009 100,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 92,988 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 92,988 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 84,557 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,557 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 76,609 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 69,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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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R422 ADX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R422 ADX, 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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What year was R422 ADX registered?

R422 ADX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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