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R504 LWK

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,720 mi
Last recorded55,720 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 LWK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2024 55,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,166 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside components have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,405 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside of vehicle & components have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2016 54,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside of vehicle & components have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2015 54,194 miles

front suspension is corroded but not excessive at present

nearside front abs lead is insecure

rear suspension is corroded but not excessive at present

Pass 31 Dec 2013 51,248 miles

suspension and brake components are all slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,587 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,702 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 47,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,000 miles

front suspension hubs and wishbones corroding.

rear suspension hubs and trailing arms corroding.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 44,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front suspension hubs and wishbones corroding.

rear suspension hubs and trailing arms corroding.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 43,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 42,024 miles

exhaust centre/rear heavily corroded especially rear emitting small amount of water

front brake discs showing corrosion

front coil springs corroded

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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R504 LWK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R504 LWK, 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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R504 LWK is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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