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R43 MAB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,819 mi
Last recorded163,819 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 MAB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 163,819 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 160,826 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 152,473 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 149,486 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 148,013 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 148,010 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 142,921 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 142,921 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 131,988 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 120,807 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 16 Mar 2011 110,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 102,831 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 94,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 87,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 78,594 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 70,451 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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R43 MAB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R43 MAB, 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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R43 MAB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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