MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,137 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
center brake light inop
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
bonnet secondary catch sticking
nearside front inner driveshaft boot burst
prop. shaft centre mounting insecure
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Gl AWD?
Based on 691 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R52 YOS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 103,814 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 Gl AWD fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R52 YOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Subaru Impreza Gl AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Impreza Gl AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R52 YOS registered?
R52 YOS is a 1997 Subaru Impreza Gl AWD, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R52 YOS safe to buy?
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