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R483 DJS

1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,317 mi
Last recorded130,317 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD100,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 DJS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Turbo 2000 AWD
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 130,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake carrier wrong fixing bolt but secure at test

Fail 17 Dec 2008 130,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear brake carrier wrong fixing bolt but secure at test

Fail 26 Nov 2008 129,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2007 117,065 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 117,065 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 107,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD?

Based on 3,692 MOT tests across 852 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
6,352
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
852
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 188
Registration plate lamp not working 154
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 96
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 81
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R483 DJS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 100,436 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 Turbo 2000 AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R483 DJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R483 DJS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Turbo 2000 AWD, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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