MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,887 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl AWD?
Based on 691 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R494 VAU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 103,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Gl AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R494 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Impreza Gl AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R494 VAU registered?
R494 VAU is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R494 VAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R494 VAU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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