MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,618 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine coolant pipe/s corroded
Nearside rear brake disc is slightly corroded
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear differential has slight oil leak/s
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Drivers seat belt webbing is frayed
Nearside rear tyre has a deep cut on the outer sidewall
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear differential has an oil leak
coil spring worn all four (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust heat shields are corroded and rattling
Nearside rear brake disc is slightly corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear differential has oil leak/s
Under bonnet components are slightly corroded in places
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
Front metal exhaust mounting insecure due to corrosion
Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged 205/45 R17 W XL
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt minor grease leak (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front metal exhaust mounting insecure due to corrosion
Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged 205/45 R17 W XL
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt minor grease leak (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
suspension components corroded
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)
suspension bushes wearing,suspension components corroding
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
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)
suspension bushes wearing,suspension components corroding
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
suspension components corroding,number plate lamp holder corroded,cuts in tyres
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
off side door mirror in poor condition,
small tear in near side rear tyre side wall.
both front tyres wearing on edges,o/s door mirror temp repair,cuts in nearside rear tyre,brake discs wearing,suspension components corroded
rear anti roll bar for corrosion
all four tyres wearing low.
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R509 VRD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 R509 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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R509 VRD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 August 1997.
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