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R469 RCH

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,875 mi
Last recorded142,875 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 RCH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 142,875 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 135,271 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 124,317 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 124,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,459 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 114,449 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 104,233 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 104,138 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 98,705 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R469 RCH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R469 RCH, 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 R469 RCH registered?

R469 RCH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R469 RCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R469 RCH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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