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R436 RSN

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,301 mi
Last recorded133,301 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 RSN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 133,301 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 133,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 123,017 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 123,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 114,576 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 114,568 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 105,341 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 98,866 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges.

brake pedal rubber worn on edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 91,023 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 78,650 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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R436 RSN 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 80%.

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 R436 RSN, 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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R436 RSN is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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