MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and exhaust rusty (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake pipe slighty rusty
Nearside Front steering arm slight play
all rear suspension bushes slightly cracked but not excess movement
front discs both on inside scored passed decel
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both side rear tyres perished
both side rear tyres perished
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
rear number plate cracked
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
rear number plate cracked
front brake pads worn
offside rear tyre worn
brake pedal rubber worn
front brake pads worn
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
front brake pads worn
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
appears to be slight noise from rear wheel bearings
outer skin on rear silencer rusted through
appears to be slight noise from rear wheel bearings
outer skin on rear silencer rusted through
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R478 JDF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R478 JDF, 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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R478 JDF is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 October 1997.
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