MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,743 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake at full stretch
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
n/s/f tyre bald inner edge
Front discs slightly worn.
Nearside front tyre scrubbing outer edge.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front discs slightly worn.
Nearside front tyre scrubbing outer edge.
Nearside steering rack ends
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage to o/s front inner wheel
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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R438 XVX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R438 XVX, 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 R438 XVX registered?
R438 XVX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 October 1997.
Is R438 XVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R438 XVX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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