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R446 SWB

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,512 mi
Last recorded135,512 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 SWB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 135,512 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 134,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on edges.

STRONGLY ADVISE.NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ON INNER WALL.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 134,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on edges.

STRONGLY ADVISE.NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED ON INNER WALL.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 219,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 219,716 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATED.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 124,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 118,986 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 118,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 110,404 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 107,035 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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R446 SWB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R446 SWB, 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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R446 SWB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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