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R507 THH

1997 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,395 mi
Last recorded56,395 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 THH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 56,395 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 61,686 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section fire ring gasket (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 57,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 57,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,818 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Unable to inspect front and rear brake pads.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 53,666 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe is heavily corroded and holed

Pass 27 Nov 2013 50,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 50,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,239 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,614 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 46,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,013 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,864 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,253 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 37,558 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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R507 THH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R507 THH, 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 THH is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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