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R485 BBM

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,403 mi
Last recorded109,403 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 BBM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 109,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 105,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 100,846 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 96,412 miles

advanced corrosion front + rear discs

Fail 4 Jul 2007 96,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advanced corrosion front + rear discs

Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,536 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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R485 BBM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R485 BBM, 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 R485 BBM registered?

R485 BBM is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R485 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 BBM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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