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R511 VRD

1997 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,220 mi
Last recorded148,220 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Impreza106,850 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 VRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 148,220 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 145,684 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 143,989 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 143,989 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 141,504 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 141,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 138,564 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 138,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 132,486 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 132,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 126,923 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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R511 VRD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R511 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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What year was R511 VRD registered?

R511 VRD is a 1997 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R511 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 VRD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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