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R461 XKP

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,705 mi
Last recorded126,705 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 126,705 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 126,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 May 2012 120,655 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 120,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power stearing leak

n/s/f cut on sidewall

cant check corroded brake pipe due to covered in grease

Fail 14 Apr 2012 120,075 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f cut on sidewall

power stearing leak

Pass 2 May 2011 110,876 miles

ADVISORY BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT PITTING ALSO OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL SLIGHT CRACKS ON WALL

Battery insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2008 107,518 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 107,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 106,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 97,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 87,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 76,965 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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R461 XKP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R461 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

R461 XKP is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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