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R506 CHE

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,553 mi
Last recorded105,553 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 CHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 105,553 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 96,015 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 95,999 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 91,560 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside and outside edges, also nearside rear tyre has damange on outside wall but not showing cords

Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,968 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 79,108 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 74,751 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 74,751 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber splitting

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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R506 CHE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green 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 R506 CHE, 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 R506 CHE registered?

R506 CHE is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R506 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 CHE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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