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R49 TJR

1997 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,008 mi
Last recorded147,008 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 TJR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 147,008 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 147,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 142,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 137,636 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 134,221 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 126,262 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 126,262 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2005 106,362 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 TJR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TJR, 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 TJR is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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