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R462 VHE

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,240 mi
Last recorded117,240 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 VHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,240 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 111,376 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 111,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 100,417 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 100,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 92,327 miles

brake pipe behind fuel tank rusty advise tank removal for inspection

Fail 4 Nov 2009 92,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipe behind fuel tank rusty advise tank removal for inspection

Pass 31 Oct 2008 79,674 miles

coil springs rusty,osf metal brake pipe rusty,

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Intermittent slight vibration noted under braking. ABS warning light cycling correctly

Fail 19 Oct 2007 74,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Intermittent slight vibration noted under braking. ABS warning light cycling correctly

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 74,682 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non compliant number plates noted underneath stick on plates fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2006 66,987 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 60,800 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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R462 VHE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R462 VHE, 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 R462 VHE registered?

R462 VHE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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