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R461 CVC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,012 mi
Last recorded139,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 CVC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 139,012 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 113,532 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 111,332 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 108,127 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 105,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 101,474 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 21 May 2010 93,950 miles

exhaust system very rusty and corroded

nearside front tyre on wear indicators

offside front tyre wearing unevenly and is on wear indicator

Fail 19 May 2009 87,692 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust box very rusty & corroded

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 19 May 2009 87,692 miles

rear exhaust box very rusty & corroded

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2008 81,549 miles

REAR BOX VERY CORROED & RUSTY, FULL EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY

Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,381 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and rusty,

Fail 6 Jun 2006 61,409 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,409 miles

advise rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2005 49,535 miles

ADVISE ; REAR BOX (EXHAUST) VERY RUSTY

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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R461 CVC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R461 CVC, 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 R461 CVC registered?

R461 CVC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R461 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 CVC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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