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R425 FWR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,232 mi
Last recorded117,232 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 FWR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 117,232 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 116,984 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 116,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 116,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 116,213 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 115,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 111,546 miles

oil leak

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack ends

Fail 22 Dec 2017 111,546 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack ends

Fail 16 Oct 2017 111,542 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing Bottom balljoint (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Diff carrier (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bolt missing from turbo/downpipe

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,435 miles

nearside outer sill slightly corroded offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2015 92,348 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 92,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,372 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,953 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,991 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 83,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,816 miles

Oil leak

all tyres getting low in tread.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,803 miles

all tyres getting low in tread.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 81,458 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 80,964 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 80,689 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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R425 FWR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R425 FWR, 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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R425 FWR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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