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R449 TPO

1997 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,326 mi
Last recorded145,326 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 TPO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 145,326 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 136,348 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 136,209 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Aug 2010 132,898 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

unable to see complete condition of nearside and offside outer sills because body kit fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2010 132,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

unable to see complete condition of nearside and offside outer sills because body kit fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 129,152 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 129,152 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 122,739 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 117,602 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 106,688 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre on minimum tread depth markers

Fail 5 Sep 2006 106,688 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre on minimum tread depth markers

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R449 TPO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 R449 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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What year was R449 TPO registered?

R449 TPO is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R449 TPO 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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