MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,240 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
brake pipe behind fuel tank rusty advise tank removal for inspection
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake pipe behind fuel tank rusty advise tank removal for inspection
coil springs rusty,osf metal brake pipe rusty,
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
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)
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
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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.
Is R462 VHE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R462 VHE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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