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R502 OHY

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,574 mi
Last recorded44,574 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 OHY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 44,574 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 44,305 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 44,298 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,296 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,282 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 44,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,482 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,067 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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R502 OHY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R502 OHY, 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 R502 OHY registered?

R502 OHY is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R502 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 OHY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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