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R432 TPO

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,759 mi
Last recorded102,759 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 TPO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2013 102,759 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2012 98,869 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

cables hanging from mirror / visor

Fail 14 Feb 2012 98,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

cables hanging from mirror / visor

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,920 miles

high level stop light has one bulb out the other four work

Fail 21 Feb 2011 94,920 miles

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

high level stop light has one bulb out the other four work

Pass 3 Mar 2010 88,918 miles

centre exhaust mounting missing, but exhaust supported

Fail 2 Mar 2010 88,908 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust mounting missing, but exhaust supported

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,387 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 77,997 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 77,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 67,050 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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R432 TPO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R432 TPO, 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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R432 TPO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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