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R506 MJH

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,046 mi
Last recorded183,046 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 183,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 183,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All tyres cracking/perished

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 178,890 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 172,166 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 172,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 172,154 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 172,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 172,152 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 172,139 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 172,122 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 171,506 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 171,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 170,568 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 169,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,880 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 166,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside steering arm slight movement at fixing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 166,977 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside steering arm slight movement at fixing

Fail 10 Feb 2009 161,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 161,836 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 152,940 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 148,109 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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R506 MJH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R506 MJH, 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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R506 MJH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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