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R458 YDV

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,547 mi
Last recorded121,547 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 YDV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 121,547 miles

Both front drive shafts have been removed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 121,547 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front drive shafts have been removed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 121,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 121,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability coil over height setting ring loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 121,223 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 121,223 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 120,788 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel odour from underside rear of car

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 120,788 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel odour from underside rear of car

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 113,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 113,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,220 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2013 108,220 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2012 102,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery not secure

Pass 31 Jan 2011 97,111 miles

Nearside rear/offside rear tyres worn edges,raised treads

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 97,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear/offside rear tyres worn edges,raised treads

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 92,380 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 87,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 87,420 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 78,871 miles

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

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

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

off side front wiper blade part missing

Pass 2 Feb 2007 63,842 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,409 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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R458 YDV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R458 YDV, 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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R458 YDV is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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