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R507 MJH

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

17,683 mi
Last recorded17,683 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 MJH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 17,683 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 110,961 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 110,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 105,366 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 98,049 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 97,508 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,444 miles

bottom of radiator very heavily corroded

brake pipes next too fuel tank very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake disc very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front shockers heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear shockers very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear springs very heavily corroded

oil starting to leak from rear diff

starting to leak oil around rocker covers and sump

Fail 6 Apr 2010 90,444 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

bottom of radiator very heavily corroded

brake pipes next too fuel tank very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front brake disc very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front shockers heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear outer sills very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear shockers very heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear springs very heavily corroded

oil starting to leak from rear diff

starting to leak oil around rocker covers and sump

Pass 27 Aug 2008 86,921 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 86,909 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 6 Jun 2007 83,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 88,476 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 84,163 miles

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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R507 MJH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R507 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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R507 MJH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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