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R470 SWB

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,363 mi
Last recorded119,363 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 SWB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 119,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

pasangers rack end becoming worn

rear subframe becoming corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2014 119,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

pasangers rack end becoming worn

rear subframe becoming corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 113,604 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

temp repair to number plate lights (to stop white light to rear)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 113,604 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

temp repair to number plate lights (to stop white light to rear)

Pass 9 May 2012 108,809 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 108,742 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 May 2011 100,288 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 100,096 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 91,530 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 91,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 84,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear brake pads look very low & rear discs corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,859 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 72,659 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 72,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 61,976 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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R470 SWB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R470 SWB, 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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R470 SWB is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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