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R450 HKX

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,140 mi
Last recorded113,140 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 HKX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2008 113,140 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust outer cover braking away .

Handbrake travel high .

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 113,140 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust outer cover braking away .

Handbrake travel high .

Pass 2 Nov 2007 104,116 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front pads border line limits

Handbrake travel high close to limits

Splits in power steering belt border line limits

Fail 2 Nov 2007 104,116 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front pads border line limits

Handbrake travel high close to limits

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Splits in power steering belt border line limits

Pass 2 Nov 2006 97,103 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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R450 HKX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R450 HKX, 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 R450 HKX registered?

R450 HKX is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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