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R509 VRD

1997 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,618 mi
Last recorded130,618 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 VRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 130,618 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 128,477 miles

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 125,304 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 122,729 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 122,668 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 117,374 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,994 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)

suspension bushes wearing,suspension components corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2013 114,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 112,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 109,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 106,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

off side door mirror in poor condition,

small tear in near side rear tyre side wall.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 102,849 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges,o/s door mirror temp repair,cuts in nearside rear tyre,brake discs wearing,suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 98,044 miles

rear anti roll bar for corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2007 93,902 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 89,398 miles

all four tyres wearing low.

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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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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