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R496 AVG

1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,591 mi
Last recorded232,591 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD103,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 AVG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Gl AWD
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2009 232,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 232,591 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 195,026 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 195,026 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 168,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front head lamp has a cracked lens,but secure.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 168,542 miles

offside front head lamp has a cracked lens,but secure.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 151,907 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 151,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl AWD?

Based on 691 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
8,330
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Registration plate lamp not working 50
constant velocity joint gaiter split 26
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 23
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R496 AVG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R496 AVG, 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 R496 AVG registered?

R496 AVG is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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