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R49 FNC

1997 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,017 mi
Last recorded154,017 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 FNC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 154,017 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 153,853 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 153,820 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 149,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 147,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 142,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 142,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheel arch section marked (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot section marked (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 136,876 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 136,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 132,974 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 132,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer plus emissions not tested (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 129,196 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 129,196 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 123,642 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 118,477 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 118,477 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 112,552 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 106,679 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 97,716 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 93,231 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 84,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 74,150 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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R49 FNC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R49 FNC, 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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R49 FNC is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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