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R504 VRD

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,070 mi
Last recorded152,070 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 152,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 152,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 137,394 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 120,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake pipes heavily greased

offside reverse light inoperative

Fail 7 Apr 2010 120,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pipes heavily greased

offside reverse light inoperative

Pass 15 Apr 2009 114,116 miles

whole underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 27 May 2008 108,164 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 108,164 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2007 101,297 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2006 92,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 87,208 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 87,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VRD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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

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